Broccoli With Fresh Mushrooms
📜 Collection: Louise Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A vibrant stir-fried side dish featuring tender broccoli florets and sliced mushrooms tossed with shallots and a hint of nutmeg. Perfect for pairing with your favorite Asian-inspired entrees.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 4 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Colander
- 10-inch frying pan or wok
- Spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 Cups | Broccoli | Cut into florets and tender stems |
| As needed | Boiling Salted Water | For blanching broccoli |
| Up to ½ lb | Fresh Mushrooms | Trimmed and cut in ¼-inch slices |
| 2 Tbsp | Salad Oil | None |
| 2 | Shallots | Or green onions, chopped |
| Dash | Ground Nutmeg | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Water | None |
| 1 tsp | Sugar | None |
| ½ tsp | Salt | None |
Optional Garnish
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As desired | Toasted Sesame Seed | None |
| As desired | Toasted Chopped Nuts | Almonds, cashews, or filberts |
Instructions
Step 1: Precook Broccoli
- Drop 3-4 cups cut broccoli into a large quantity of rapidly boiling salted water and cook until just tender when pierced with a fork (approx. 3-4 minutes).
- Drain the broccoli and cool quickly under cold running water. Drain again thoroughly and set aside.
Step 2: Stir-Fry
- Prepare the up to ½ lb sliced mushrooms, 2 chopped shallots or green onions, 1 Tbsp water, 1 tsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt, and have them within easy reach of your stove.
- Heat a 10” or larger frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the 2 Tbsp salad oil to the hot pan.
- Add the up to ½ lb fresh mushrooms to the hot oil first and stir fry them, tossing frequently, until they are browned and tender.
- Add the 2 shallots or green onions and the dash of ground nutmeg to the pan. Stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched broccoli, 1 Tbsp water, 1 tsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt to the pan.
- Keep turning and tossing the ingredients with a spatula until the broccoli is heated through and tender-crisp (approx. 1-2 minutes).
- Turn the mixture out onto a warm serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or toasted chopped nuts, if desired, and serve immediately.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The broccoli can be blanched ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before stir-frying.
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