Stir-Fried Ginger Broccoli

This recipe was requested by a vegetarian friend. Hope you will enjoy it too.

• Broccoli     - 1 lb
• Ginger  ( thinely sliced )      - 1 inch
• Garlic ( minced, optional )     - 1 clove
• Salt tsp ( as per taste )      - 1/2
• Olive/Veg. Oil     - 2 Tbsp
• Sesame oil      - 1/2 tsp

1. Cut the Broccoli into small florets. Peel the stems and cut them diagonally.
2. Blanch in boiling salted water for 30 secs, drain well and cool rapidly under cold water.
3. Heat Oil in a large Wok or Frying Pan over medium heat and stir-fry the garlic and ginger or 3 secs.
4. Add the Broccoli and cook for 2 mins. Sprinkle the Sesame Oil and fry for 30 secs.
5. Spoon into serving dish and serve at once.

Tip : Instead of blanching you can cook the Broccoli directly in the Wok by just increasing cooking time by few minutes. Blanching preserves the green color and helps cook faster.
Carrots (thinely sliced) can be added to this dish to add some color and a sweeter flavor.