Blanched Broccolini — An Underrated Home-Style Dish

Cooking StepsHow to cook Blanched Broccolini — An Underrated Home-Style Dish step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   This is broccolini — a close relative of broccoli.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Rinse the broccolini thoroughly. Peel off the tough outer skin from the lower stems.

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3. 
   Step 3

   If the stems are thick, halve them lengthwise.

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4. 
   Step 4

   For a neater presentation, trim the stalks to a uniform length.

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5. 
   Step 5

   All prepped and ready.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp cooking oil.

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7. 
   Step 7

   Add the broccolini and blanch for about 1 minute.

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8. 
   Step 8

   Do not overcook — both the color and texture will suffer.

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9. 
   Step 9

   Remove and immediately plunge into ice water. Drain well and arrange on a plate.

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10. 
    Step 10

    Add oil to a cold pan — no need to wait for it to heat up — then add the minced garlic.

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11. 
    Step 11

    Cook over low heat until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, then turn off the heat.

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12. 
    Step 12

    Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and boiled (cooled) water. Stir to combine using the residual heat.

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13. 
    Step 13

    Drizzle the sauce over the broccolini. Garnish with red chili rings.

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14. 
    Step 14

    Beautiful color, crisp and tender texture.

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15. 
    Step 15

    Light and refreshing.

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16. 
    Step 16

    Delicious and easy to make.

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