Broccoli Leek And Snow Pea Stir Fry Recipes

BROCCOLI AND SNOW PEA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook 2 tablespoons each chopped ginger, scallions and garlic in vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until slightly softened, 1 minute. Add 5 cups broccoli florets (12 ounces) and 1/4 cup water; season with salt. Cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Uncover, add 1 cup snow peas and cook, stirring, until bright green, about 2 minutes.

BROCCOLI, LEEK AND SNOW PEA STIR FRY

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli over boiling water until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the oil and when it is warm, add the garlic and 5-spice powder and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
• Add the leek and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until they soften.
• Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.
• Add the snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.
• Stir in the broccoli, soy sauce and five-spice powder and stir-fry for 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI, CARROT AND SNOW PEA SLAW

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli, carrots and snow peas and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain, refresh under cold running water and drain again. Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Let stand for 1 hour. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

CHINESE-STYLE STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI, CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Trim the broccoli, discarding thick stems and leaves. Cut into flowerets. Slice carrots and leeks thinly.
• In a wok or large saute pan, heat the peanut oil. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry briefly to flavor the oil. Add broccoli, carrots and leeks and toss briefly to mix well. Add chicken broth, cover and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Remove cover, raise heat, and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• While vegetables are cooking, toast sesame seeds in a separate saute pan until they are golden brown. Set aside.
• When vegetables are done, add soy sauce and mix well. Remove from heat, turn into a warm serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sesame oil. Serve immediately.