Chinese Broccoli with Garlicky Ginger Miso

Ingredients

Contains: soy, sesame (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 pound Chinese broccoli (gai lan)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh hot chile pepper
• 1 tablespoon miso paste (or 2 tablespoons Miso & Easy)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Trim the tough ends from the Chinese broccoli, then cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces, keeping the leaves and florets whole.

2. Bring a pan of boiling water to a boil, add the broccoli and blanch for 1 minute, then drain well.

3. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic and minced hot chile pepper, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add the drained broccoli and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.

6. In a small bowl, stir the miso paste (or Miso & Easy) with the water until smooth, then stir in the soy sauce.

7. Pour the miso mixture over the broccoli and toss for 1 minute until coated and heated through.

8. Remove from the heat, drizzle with the roasted sesame oil, toss once more and serve hot.