I'm not kidding. My mouth started to salivate now just thinking about this when I saw the picture again. It was so good. Often I'll make something, and my wife will just eat it and be content. It's rare that I get a big, gushing compliment on anything I make. But this one drew such praise. She said, "Oooh. This is really good!"
Job well done.
The Mrs had bought fresh broccoli at the grocery store in an effort to get some vegetables into our lives. I did a little quick research on preparation methods, and I found this great Asian-style recipe. I actually steamed the broccoli in the microwave. It is super easy, quick, and preserves that great bright green color.
After you trim of the large stalks, arrange your broccoli in a glass bowl and add 1 tbsp of water. Cover it with cling wrap, but leave one side open just enough for a vent. Microwave for 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat up 3 tbsp butter, 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp white vinegar, and some black pepper. Stir this all together and bring it to a boil. Let it reduce and thicken a little, then remove it from the heat. Chop up some cashews or peanuts and add them to your sauce.
Drizzle the sauce over your broccoli, and toss to coat. The garlic & butter are delicious together. And the vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce really give that Asian flair to everything. The combination is seriously delicious. It will surely turn any broccoli haters over to the other side.
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