Broccoli Beef Curry Food

SAUTEED CURRIED BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large microwave-safe glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water, wrap tightly with plastic, and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just done. Set aside.
• Place rice and remaining 3 1/2 cups water in an 8-cup glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl. (Rice doubles in size during cooking, so choose a container large enough to accommodate it when cooked. ) Microwave uncovered on high for 10 minutes. Microwave uncovered on medium-low for 15 minutes more. Or use the rice setting on your microwave if you have one. Do not stir at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt to taste. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.
• Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until crispy and just wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, broth or water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a steady simmer. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened slightly. Add broccoli and cook until just heated through. Serve immediately with rice.
• Morph:
• Yes, you can use chicken, pork, or shrimp instead of beef.
• Up the good calories:
• Cauliflower, sliced red, green, and orange bell peppers, snow, snap, or sugar peas, green beans, bamboo shoots, and carrots are all great in this dish.

VIBRANT-GREEN BROCCOLI CURRY

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Drain tofu on paper towels for 10 minutes and pat dry. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss tofu with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and tamari. Broil, turning once, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Place chiles in a small bowl and cover with lime juice to pickle them. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium. Add ginger, shallot, cilantro stems and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add green curry paste and cook 1 minute more. Add coconut milk and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add broccoli florets. Simmer, partially covered, until florets are tender, about 3 minutes. Add tofu, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with brown rice, cilantro leaves, and reserved pickled chiles.