THIN-STEMMED BROCCOLI WITH HOISIN SAUCE & FRIED SHALLOTS

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Thin-stemmed broccoli with hoisin sauce & fried shallots image

A versatile and low-fat side that goes well with other Chinese dishes

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

vegetable oil , for shallow frying
4 shallots , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
500g thin-stemmed broccoli
4 tbsp hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 2.5cm of oil in a small saucepan until a small piece of bread sizzles. Add the shallots and garlic, and fry for about 2 mins or until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 5-10 mins until just cooked, then drain. Serve immediately on a large platter drizzled with the hoisin sauce and sprinkled with the fried garlic and shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

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