Description
This Gingery Broccoli-Fry with Cashews is a vibrant and healthy stir-fry dish featuring finely chopped broccoli ‘rice,’ crunchy toasted cashews, and a punch of fresh ginger and chili for warmth. It’s quick to prepare, packed with nutritious vegetables, and elevated with zesty lime and fresh coriander for a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 320g head of broccoli, stalks and florets separated
- 15g ginger, finely sliced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 large carrot (160g), cut into thin strips
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, plus extra sliced, to serve
- 7g chopped coriander, plus extra to serve
Nuts and Oils
- 40g cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
Others
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli rice: Blitz the broccoli stalks in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the florets and pulse again until the mixture has a rice-like texture, setting the base for the dish.
- Toast the cashews: Lightly toast the roughly chopped cashews in a dry wok or frying pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Remove immediately to a plate and set aside to keep crisp.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat the sesame oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the sliced ginger, chopped red onion, red pepper strips, carrot strips, sliced garlic, and chopped red chilli. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables start to brown slightly.
- Steam the vegetables: Cover the pan with a lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften and steam the vegetables, ensuring they remain vibrant and slightly crunchy.
- Add broccoli and water: Add the prepared broccoli rice and 3 tablespoons of water to the pan. Stir-fry together for 3 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and well combined.
- Season the stir-fry: Pour in the tamari sauce, lime juice, and lime zest. Add the chopped coriander and stir everything well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Add the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and stir-fry briefly just to set them, creating a soft, scrambled texture that binds the dish.
- Serve the dish: Dish out the broccoli fry onto plates. Scatter the toasted cashews, extra chopped coriander, and additional sliced red chilli over the top for added crunch and heat according to taste.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free soy sauce option.
- Pulse the broccoli carefully to achieve a rice-like texture but avoid overprocessing to keep some bite.
- Adjust the amount of chilli to your heat preference; removing seeds tones down the spice.
- To make it vegan, omit the eggs or replace with scrambled tofu.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keywords: broccoli fry, gingery broccoli, cashew stir-fry, broccoli rice, healthy stir-fry, gluten-free stir-fry, quick dinner, Asian vegetable stir-fry
