Broccoli Stir Fry

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl take the coconut sugar, salt, black pepper and soy sauce.

Step 2

Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Heat toasted sesame oil in a heavy wok or pan.

Step 4

Keep heat to medium-low or medium.

Step 5

Add sliced onions, garlic, ginger, celery and green chillies. Mix well.

Step 6

Add broccoli and mix again very well.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-high or high and stir fry broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes. Toss and stir often while stir-frying.

Step 8

Towards the end of 3 to 4 minutes, stir often, so that the onions or garlic or ginger do not get burnt.

Step 9

Lower the heat and add the prepared sauce mixture. Stir to combine and mix.

Step 10

Increase the heat to medium-low or medium.

Step 11

Stir fry till all the liquids have evaporated and the broccoli is tender. Do note that the florets will shrink and leave their juices. The end result should be dry with no water or liquids. .

Step 12

The broccoli should be tender but have a slight bite.

Step 13

Switch off the heat and add cilantro or parsley. Mix again very well.

Step 14

Sprinkle some sesame seeds while serving.

Step 15

Serve broccoli stir fry with rice, noodle or even with a bread roll or flatbread.