Walnut Broccoli Stir Fry Food

SIMPLE BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
• Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
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STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI, WATER CHESTNUTS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Set a wok over high heat and add the peanut oil. Be sure to swirl the wok to get the oil to coat most of the pan. Once the oil smokes, quickly add the garlic, ginger, green onions and chicken to the wok. Saute, stirring continuously until the chicken in lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red peppers and saute for another 1 minute. Add the water chestnuts and broccoli and saute for another minute. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and reduce for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, slurry and season with salt and pepper. Use a paddle to toss the ingredients and be sure that the stock comes to a boil. Cook at a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, before serving over steamed rice.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccolini to the hot oil. Cook and stir until broccolini has softened and is green and glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add broth. Season with salt and sugar. Continue to cook until most of the broth has evaporated and broccolini is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce.

STIR-FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce until smooth. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In another bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in the broth and ginger; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons hot oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the red pepper, broccoli, carrot and water chestnuts; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir broth mixture and stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with walnuts.

WALNUT BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Sauté onions and carrots with oil in a wok or large pot until onion is tender. • Add mushrooms, broccoli and nuts and stir for one or two minutes.
• Add the water, cover with a lid, and simmer for a few minutes until broccoli is bright green. Don't overcook. • Add soy sauce, salt and pepper, and cornstarch dissolved in cold water (to thicken the sauce).
• Serve with brown rice or whole-grain noodles.
• Variations: Be creative! Experiment with different combinations of fresh veggies, tofu, seeds or nuts. For more flavour, try adding ginger, garlic, or miso.
• Source: Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 71.

WALNUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put chicken cubes into a plastic resealable bag and add 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon oil, soy sauce, bouillon granules, ginger and chili powder; seal bag and turn to coat chicken.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
• In a large wok or nonstick skillet add remaining oil and cook chicken until no longer pink.
• Remove chicken with slotted spoon and keep aside.
• In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli for 8 minutes; then add red pepper and onion and stir-fry 6-8 minutes longer or until veggies are crisp-tender.
• Return chicken to skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1 cup water, stir until smooth and add to skillet.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes then sprinkle with walnuts.
• Serve over rice if desired, enjoy!

CHINESE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a wok or skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add broccoli and stir fry for 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a bowl. Add remaining oil to wok or skillet. Add chicken in one layer and cook 4-5 minutes until pieces separate and turn white. Add in broccoli and walnuts. Stir sauce to remix then pour over everything. Stir for 20 -30 seconds until sauce thickens and chicken is glazed. Put in serving bowl or individual plates over rice. Sprinkle scallions over chicken.

WALNUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon oil, soy sauce, bouillon granules, ginger and chili powder; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and marinade in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli for 8 minutes. Add onion and red pepper; stir fry 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Return chicken to the skillet. Combine remaining cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve over rice is desired.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH COCONUT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large wok or saucepan set over a medium heat. Toss in the mustard seeds followed by the curry leaves (if you are using dried curry leaves add them later on with the broccoli) and chilli flakes. Swirl everything around until the leaves stop spluttering, then add the onions and ginger and fry for 3-4 mins over a high heat.
• Stir in the broccoli (and dried curry leaves if using) and continue frying over a high heat until just tender, stirring all the time. Scatter over the coconut (if you are using desiccated coconut, soak it in hot water for 5 mins before tipping into a sieve, draining away any liquid, and adding to the pan at the end of cooking), stir to mix and sharpen with the lime juice.

CHARRED BROCCOLI, LEMON & WALNUT PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Put the broccoli on a baking tray and drizzle over 1 tsp of the oil. Season, and toss together. Grill for 8-10 mins, tossing around halfway through, until crispy and charred.
• Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
• In a frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over a medium heat, and fry the garlic, walnuts and chilli for 3-4 mins until golden.
• Tip in the pasta, broccoli, lemon zest and juice, reserving a little of the zest. Add a splash of the reserved cooking water and toss everything together to coat the pasta. Serve in warmed bowls with the remaining lemon zest scattered over.