Except for an Indian broccoli dish that I sometimes make, I rarely saute broccoli. Instead, my default is roast it using a few different, largely hands-off techniques.
That default may change with my discovery of a new stove-top preparation technique from Cook's Illustrated. This approach cooks the broccoli on high heat, with a small bit of sugar, for approx. 8 – 10 minutes before adding in the flavorings and broth / water for a completed dish.
Given that this approach takes under 20 minutes from start to finish, this is really the perfect, healthy side dish to your main course preparation. It also produces a crunchy, yet cooked broccoli – my preferred way to eat my favorite vegetable!
(Oh, and the Cook's Illustrated Stir Fried Broccoli with Chili Garlic Sauce recipe itself is also quite good)
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