Asian Flavored Veggie Stir Fry
Priya Osuri
I’ll be honest — I’m not the biggest vegetable enthusiast. But when my husband said he was craving broccoli, I decided to try something new on a whim hoping he would thoroughly enjoy it.
This simple Asian-inspired stir fry with hot chili oil and sesame oil completely changed his idea of eating broccoli which he had expected to be simple steamed broccoli. Additionally, to my delight, I actually enjoyed eating broccoli for the first time in my life. This side dish was bold and packed with flavor.
The broccoli was tender yet crisp, coated in a glossy, slightly spicy sauce with deep nutty notes from sesame oil. And the best part? It took just minutes to make. Even I went back for seconds.
Later, my husband tried the same recipe with cauliflower florets — and wow, it was a game changer. The cauliflower absorbed the flavors beautifully, developing a rich, nutty taste that we both absolutely loved. Sometimes all vegetables need is the right flavor. boost.
Please see recipe below and download recipe HERE.
Asian Flavored Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients:
Olive oil: 1 Tablespoon
Sesame oil: 1 tsp
Garlic powder: ¼- ½ tsp
Black pepper: 1 tsp
Salt: ½ tsp
Hot Chili oil: 1-2 tsp, for milder taste add only 1 tsp
Veggies: Broccoli florets or cauliflower florets: 1- 2 cups
Recipe:
- Heat olive and sesame oil in large pan over medium high heat.
- Add garlic to oil, stir into oil.
- Add salt and pepper to oil, mix well.
- Add broccoli florets to pan.
- Stir fry while occasionally stirring veggies for approx. 7-9 minutes until broccoli/cauliflower florets are slightly charred and/or broccoli color is bright green.
Chef’s Note: Add more spices from ingredients listed above or more hot chili oil after tasting florets, adjust spices according to desired taste.
