Pad Pak Khana
This vegetable is more about leaves and stalks than its namesake cousin. It also has a sweeter flavor and juicier stems. All those green buds eventually blossom into white flowers, so when you're at the market, be sure to look for those with only a few open flowers — and the thinner the stalk, the better.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min
Broccoli can be trimmed and cut 6 hours ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings (as part of larger meal)
Ingredients
Special Equipment
Preparation
Heat oil in wok over high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry garlic until pale golden, 10 to 15 seconds. Add broccoli and stock and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bean sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and stir-fry until broccoli is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
