Asian broccoli, also known as Chinese broccoli, gai lan, or kailaan, is a versatile vegetable with a slightly bitter taste and crunchy texture. It is a staple ingredient in many Asian cuisines and can be used in a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to soups and salads. Whether you're a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of finding the best recipe to prepare this delicious and nutritious vegetable.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
STIR-FRIED ASIAN STYLE BROCCOLI
Make and share this Stir-Fried Asian Style Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove and discard broccoli leaves and tough ends of stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly, and cut off flowerets; set aside. Cut stalks into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring until smooth; set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, sautè garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
- Add broccoli flowerets and stems; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Add broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
ASIAN PASTA SALAD WITH BEEF, BROCCOLI AND BEAN SPROUTS
A creamy soy-ginger dressing nicely complements this pasta salad with broccoli, red pepper, bean sprouts, and peanuts.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper flakes in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth, then in a slow steady stream, whisk in oil to make an emulsified dressing; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. Store in a clean jar with lid.
- Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding broccoli the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
- Place all salad ingredients (except soy-ginger dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zipper bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 3119.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
STEAMED CHILEAN SEA BASS WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI, ASIAN AROMATICS AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Lightly saute shallots, ginger, garlic and sugar in the sesame oil until shallots are translucent. Add chicken stock and soy sauce to the mixture. Reduce liquid by half over medium heat and then add the black beans. Simmer for 10 minutes. Place aromatics in the bottom of the steam basket, and then place the fish and the broccoli on top of the steam basket. Place the steam basket over the simmering pot of water until the fish is cooked. Drizzle the sauce over the fish and serve.
ASIAN INSPIRED PORK AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
I love Chinese Take Out. But why order Chinese all the time, when it's so much fun to make it yourself. This may not be authentic, but I like it!
Provided by Joanne
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add sliced pork to large bowl, cover with water and white vinegar. Let sit for a couple of minutes. Rinse well, and pat dry. Note: This is my method of washing meat, you can skip this step if you want to.
- In a large bowl combine Pork, 2 tbs. soy sauce, rice vinegar, 3 cloves chopped garlic, 1 teaspoons chopped ginger, sesame oil, and sugar. Toss to coat. Let marinade for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours (the longer it marinades the better it will taste). Bring to room temperature before cooking.
- After the pork has marinated and is at room temperature, remove pork from marinade, pat dry with paper towel (do not discard marinade). In the same bowl with the marinade add 2 tbs. soy sauce, 1 cup chicken stock, and cornstarch. Mix well, set aside.
- Heat a wok, or large deep saute pan over high heat until hot. Add canola oil, when oil is hot, add the pork. Stir-fry pork until no longer pink, about two minutes (I did this in 2 batches, not to overcrowd the pan).
- Transfer pork to plate and cover with foil. Add the onion to the pan, cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add remaining 3 cloves chopped garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 teaspoons ginger. Cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
- Add the carrots, broccoli, and 1/2 cup chicken stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce mixture and the pork back to the pan, cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Serve over brown rice or my white rice recipe # 503045.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1629.2, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 735.3, Sodium 1752.1, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 258.1
ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW
Delicious, tangy side dish. Allow to sit in the fridge overnight.
Provided by Faith
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Crush the ramen noodles and set the seasoning packets aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir ramen noodles and sunflower seeds in the hot skillet until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine broccoli coleslaw mix, pineapple, cilantro, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Whisk sugar, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and ramen seasoning packets together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over slaw mixture and toss to coat. Add toasted ramen noodles and sunflower seeds just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 445.9 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
SAUTEED ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 11m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place sesame seeds in a large dry skillet and set pan over medium-high heat. Cook 2 minutes, until golden brown, shaking the pan frequently. Add sesame oil and slaw mix to the sesame seeds and cook for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and lime juice and cook 2 minutes, until vegetables soften. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN TACOS WITH BROCCOLI SLAW
A slow cooker allows the chicken to get so tender, it just shreds apart while soaking up the delicious marinade. These are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy in a tacolicious bite! I use a microplane rasp grater for the ginger and lime. Makes 4 soft taco-sized portions or 8 fajita-sized portions! Enjoy!
Provided by A K
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Set a slow cooker to High and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, onion powder, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small mixing bowl.
- Place chicken and garlic into the slow cooker, sprinkle with sea salt, and stir. Pour in soy sauce mixture and combine. Turn the slow cooker to Low and cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 4 hours.
- Whisk ginger, soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, rice vinegar, cider vinegar, honey, and lime zest for slaw in a large mixing bowl. Add broccoli slaw mix, cilantro, and green onion. Toss to combine and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
- Place sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, Sriracha, and lime juice into a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Wrap tortillas in foil.
- Cook in the preheated oven until warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place taco filling evenly on tortillas, top with broccoli slaw, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1105.8 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
STEAMED CHILEAN SEABASS WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI, ASIAN AROMATICS AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Lightly saute shallots, ginger, garlic in the sesame oil until shallots are translucent. Add sugar, chicken stock and soy sauce to the mixture. Reduce liquid by half over medium heat and then add the black beans. Simmer for 10 minutes. Place aromatics in the bottom of the steam basket, and then place the fish and the broccoli on top of the steam basket. Place the steam basket over the simmering pot of water until the fish is cooked. Drizzle sauce over the fish to finish the dish.
ASIAN-STYLE PORK AND BROCCOLI IN GARLIC SAUCE
This can also be made in a large skillet, and is equally delicious using chicken *or* pork, I have made it with both and I have to say that I prefer the chicken better. You can double this recipe, but you will probably have to brown the meat in two batches depending on the size of your wok or skillet, and I strongly suggest to double this, it is very good! You can adjust all ingredients amounts to taste.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl whisk together 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons soy sauce until smooth; add in the chicken or pork strips, toss to coat and let sit for about 30 minutes.
- In another bowl whisk 2 teaspoons cornstarch with soy sauce, water and hoisin sauce; set aside for a couple of minutes.
- Heat sesame oil and peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes (oils must be hot!).
- Add in chicken or pork mixture and stir-fry for about 2 minutes (if you are doubling the recipe you will have to do in batches transfering one batch to a plate).
- Add in sliced mushrooms, broccoli florets, green onions, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the hoisin sauce mixture; stir-fry for 1 minute or until thickened.
- Add in the orange juice; stir until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice.
CREAMY ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
A saucepan dish combining cream, soup, and chicken with lots of Asian veggies like bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, baby corn, mushrooms and broccoli. Serve over chow mein noodles or rice, if desired.
Provided by sal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix soup and cream together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in mushrooms and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes; add chicken, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, corn, teriyaki sauce, and butter. Simmer all together for 10 minutes. Finally, stir in cooked broccoli and simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 123.7 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1002.1 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
SAUTE OF CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI - ASIAN STYLE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Parboil the broccoli for a minute and remove. Add the Chinese noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until al dente.
- In a large skillet heat the vegetable and sesame oils. When hot, add the scallion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken and saute, stirring continuously until no longer pink. Add the soy sauce, and sugar and simmer 10 seconds. Stir in the parboiled broccoli.
- Add the broth mixed with cornstarch and just bring to a simmer. Simmer until lightly thickened. Serve over noodles and garnish with toasted peanuts.
ASIAN BROCCOLI SALAD
"This nutritious recipe is my favorite potluck contribution," says Florence Hendrickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I lightened it up, and it's tastier than the original!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar substitute and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Let stand for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. , Add pimientos and almonds to the broccoli; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN BROCCOLI SALAD WITH TANGY CHILI-GARLIC DRESSING
With broccoli's high levels of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and pro-detoxification compounds, easy-to-absorb calcium and soluble and insoluble fiber, it's definitely a vegetable you want to be eating more of-and I'm not talking just the usual side of steamed broccoli. It's also a great base for super-tasty meals like this salad.
Provided by Amy Chaplin
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roast the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the broccoli florets, oil and a large pinch of salt to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss to combine, and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, stir and continue roasting until broccoli is browning, 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing: Warm the unrefined sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno, and cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, and add the vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble the salad: Add the roasted broccoli, carrots, daikon and scallions to a large bowl, and toss to combine. Divide between 2 bowls, and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
ASIAN BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS
Because it's easy and delicious and healthy. It tastes like those Chinese green beans you get at China Buffet, but a little better, 'cause it's broccoli
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute broccoli and mushrooms in olive oil, sesame oil and butter until tender. Add the garlic, seasoning blend and chipotle pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN BROCCOLI
Provided by Sophie Brickman
Categories quick, weekday, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put broccoli in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, ginger and red pepper flakes. Toss with garlic cloves and oil. Spread broccoli on a baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Discard garlic cloves. While broccoli roasts, combine scallions, cilantro, basil and mint in a large bowl.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine rice wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce and, if you want a stronger-flavored dish, fish sauce and sriracha. Whisk until emulsified.
- Add cooked broccoli to the large bowl with the herbs and toss. Add vinaigrette, to taste, and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
ASIAN CHICKEN BROCCOLI SLAW
Healthy, tasty, and quick to put together. I found this recipe in Family Fun magazine as a recommendation for Pot Luck recipes, and modified it to what you see here based on what was in my grocery store. Satisfied my Chinese food craving, and crowd pleaser for my (picky) family. The colors make it look like a Mardi Gras parade- enjoy!
Provided by kc in la
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the broccoli slaw mix, chicken, snap beans, red pepper, scallions, and cabbage.
- In another bowl whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Slowly add the canola oil and sesame oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad with the dressing. Top with sprinking of the chopped cashews if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 456.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13.6
ASIAN PASTA WITH TOFU, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND BROCCOLI
A great healthy recipe from the NY Times. (You can prepare the ingredients and blanch the broccoli hours ahead of cooking the dish. The stir-frying is a last-minute operation.)
Provided by S Smith
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Remove to the ice water. Allow to cool, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cover the pot of water and keep hot.
- Heat a wide, heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When it is rippling hot, add the mushrooms and sear for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Turn the heat to medium, add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl.
- Return the pan to medium-high heat and heat the remaining tablespoon of oil until rippling. Add the tofu and sear on both sides until it begins to color, about 1 minute per side. Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce and stir together. Return the mushroom mixture and the broccoli to the pan. Add the stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and turn the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for a minute or two, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, then turn off the heat.
- Meanwhile, bring the pot of water back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook soba or udon noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Cook softened rice noodles for 1 minute. Drain and toss with the mushrooms and the broccoli. Heat through, add the cilantro and sesame oil, toss together, and serve.
ASIAN BROCCOLI SALAD
My friend Jane gave me this recipe. It's a sure-fire hit at potlucks and picnics. REALLY easy to make, and keeps well. If I know it (or leftovers) will have to wait in the fridge for more than a day, I skip the mushrooms.
Provided by Meredith K.
Categories Vegetable
Time 26m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel tough"skin" from broccli stems; slice stems about 1/8"- 3/16" thick.
- Cut florets into bite size picees.
- Steam broccoli until just crisp.
- (Stems will take slightly longer than florets to steam.) Do NOT overcook.
- Mix dressing ingredients and toss w/ broccoli.
- Stir in grated carrot, sliced mushroom and almonds.
- Chill.
CRUNCHY ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW
Make and share this Crunchy Asian Broccoli Slaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LizzyGirl09
Categories Asian
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For dressing:.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the oil, whisking as you go, until well mixed and set aside.
- For slaw:.
- Heat a dry medium frying pan over low heat and toast the nuts or seeds for about 1 minute until lightly browned and/or fragrant. Turn off heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the slaw mix, onions, nuts or seeds, cranberries and ramen noodles. Drizzle with dressing and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until serving.
ASIAN CHICKEN BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD
Steps:
- Place the chicken in an oven safe dish and cover with the dressing, place in the oven at 350 degrees for 40-ish minutes or until cooked all the way through Thinly slice the pepper and chop the green onions, toss with the broccoli slaw. Once the chicken is done, slice the chicken into thin strips and add to the veggies, pour the remaining dressing over and any additional dressing as needed. Break up the ramen noodles and sprinkle over top. Serve with rice to help stretch the meal a little bit further
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly: Rinse the broccoli under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces: Cut the broccoli into florets and then cut each floret into 2 or 3 pieces.
- Blanch the broccoli (optional): Blanching the broccoli helps to preserve its color and crunch. To blanch the broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, immediately remove the broccoli from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water. Once the broccoli is cool, drain it well.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Broccoli can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, stir-frying, roasting, and sautéing. Choose a cooking method that best suits your taste and the recipe you are using.
- Season the broccoli well: Broccoli has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it well. Use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
- Serve the broccoli immediately: Broccoli is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to preserve its flavor and nutrients.
Conclusion:
Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. By following these tips, you can cook broccoli perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give broccoli a try!
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