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Asian Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Published: Feb 19, 2022 · Modified: Dec 10, 2023 by Geetanjali · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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Asian broccoli stir fry recipe: Tender, crispy broccoli tossed with ginger, garlic, and a beautiful sauce glaze - a recipe that is easy, light, and totally delicious, and it's ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.

Whether you are planning to serve this as a side dish or a main course this one pan Asian stir fry broccoli recipe will become a staple in your home. 

Image showing stir fried broccoli served in a black bowl.

Stir fry dishes are quick to make and always a hit and this one is no exception. 

The recipe I am sharing is a simple, quick, and easy version of broccoli stir fry. No blanching or steaming is required to make this recipe. It's all done in one pan. And the sauce is just perfect to coat the broccoli nicely without making the stir fry saucy.  

To make this recipe, all you need to do is saute the broccoli in a pan with oil until light brown edges appear, then steam cook with a splash of water until tender, and finish tossing it with aromatics and sauce mix. Stir fry is ready.

Be sure to have all your ingredients ready before you start cooking because the cooking goes very quickly.

Ingredients You'll need

Here are a few important notes about the ingredients with substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Image showing stir fried broccoli ingredients on a black background.

Broccoli: fresh broccoli cut into roughly the same sized florets. So that they cook evenly at a similar rate. When choosing fresh broccoli, always look for a tightly closed, bright green with no browning edges. Fresh broccoli is best. But you can use frozen as well. If using frozen broccoli, do not thaw. Stir fry them straight from frozen.

Sesame oil: Sesame oil is used in Asian cooking for both cooking and seasoning. I am using sesame oil here. But you can use groundnut oil, canola oil, or any high smoke point cooking oil will also work. 

Ginger and garlic: fresh

Fresh red chili: add a lovely kick of heat and flavor. You can use green chili instead. You can also substitute chili with crushed black pepper if you like.

Sea salt

Stir fry sauce

  • Soy sauce: use light soy sauce as we are not looking at color here.
  • Cornstarch: for thickening the sauce
  • Palm sugar: a little amount, to balance the flavor. I am using palm sugar here but regular white sugar, brown sugar, or honey will work too. 
  • Water

Garnishes: This is optional but to enhance the taste even more you can sprinkle some green scallions and toasted white sesame seeds on top.  

Preparations Step By Step

  • Whisk together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and palm sugar in a small bowl until smooth and lump-free. Then set aside.
  • Heat a pan over high heat. Add oil and heat until the oil begins to smoke.
  • Add the broccoli florets and cook, stirring continuously for about 3-4 minutes until they get some scorch marks (but not too browned).
  • Add salt and a splash of water to steam the broccoli, and cook stirring occasionally until tender, for about 4-5 minutes. 
  • Add garlic, ginger, and fresh red chili and cook, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the slurry and stir for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and the broccoli florets are coated. 
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle some green scallions and toasted sesame seeds on top, if desired and serve while hot
Four images showing preparing the sauce, sautéing broccoli, adding seasoning and sauce, and sautéing everything together.
Image showing stir fried broccoli served in a black bowl.

Stir-fried Broccoli Serving Suggestions

Serve these pan-fried tender, crisp broccoli bites over rice, noodles, pasta, or with any protein of choice for a complete meal.  

Here are some options you can add to your meal with broccoli stir fry:

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  • The BEST Easy Spanish Rice
  • 10 Minute Spicy Ramen
  • Mediterranean Yellow Rice
  • Hibachi Fried Rice
  • Vegetable Chow Mein
  • Cheese Ramen

Recipe Notes

  • Keep all your ingredients ready before you start cooking because the cooking goes very quickly.
  • When choosing fresh broccoli, always look for a tightly closed, bright green with no browning edges.
  • Cut the broccoli into roughly same sized florets. So that they will cook evenly. 
  • If using frozen broccoli, do not thaw. Stir fry them straight from frozen.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. 

Recipe

Asian broccoli stir fry recipe

Asian Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Tender, crispy broccoli tossed with ginger, garlic, and a beautiful sauce glaze - a recipe that is easy, light, and totally delicious, and it's ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian broccoli stir fry recipe, Broccoli stir fry
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories:
Author: Geetanjali

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium head broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ inch ginger minced
  • 2 fresh red chili diced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon palm sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
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Instructions

  • Whisk together water, soy sauce, cornstarch and palm sugar in a small bowl until smooth and lump-free. Then set aside.
  • Heat a pan or skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat until the oil begins to smoke.
  • Add the broccoli florets and cook, stirring continuously for about 3-4 minutes until they get some scorch marks (but not too browned).
  • Add salt and a splash of water to steam the broccoli, and cook stirring occasionally until tender, for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and fresh red chili and cook, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the slurry and stir for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and the broccoli florets are coated.
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle some green scallions and toasted sesame seeds on top, if desired and serve while hot.

Notes

  • Keep all your ingredients ready before you start cooking because the cooking goes very quickly.
  • When choosing fresh broccoli, always look for a tightly closed, bright green with no browning edges.
  • Cut the broccoli into roughly same sized florets. So that they will cook evenly. If using frozen broccoli, do not thaw. Stir fry them straight from frozen.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan.

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  1. amanda says

    February 24, 2022 at 11:49 pm

    Such a tasty recipe and so easy too!

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  2. Marcellina says

    February 25, 2022 at 2:46 am

    Great flavor combo and one of my fav broccoli recipes!

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  3. nancy says

    February 25, 2022 at 5:13 am

    i love broccoli and this is a wonderful way to eat them

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Hi, I'm Geetanjali! I am the cook, photographer, and author behind Spoons Of Flavor. I focus on simple, affordable, and easy-to-follow recipes for everyday life.

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