Broccoli and Carrot Stir Fry

Broccoli and carrots are stir-fried in peanut oil in this quick and easy Chinese stir-fry dish that is great by itself or served with meat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons water
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or to taste
• 5.5 cups broccoli florets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook uncovered until bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon and immerse for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.

Step 2

Bring water back to a boil in the same large pot; add sliced carrot and cook for 1 minute. Drain.

Step 3

Mix water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth. Add chicken granules and salt and mix well.

Step 4

Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; saute broccoli and carrots for 2 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are coated evenly, 1 to 2 minutes.