![Thin-stemmed broccoli with hoisin sauce & fried shallots Thin-stemmed broccoli with hoisin sauce & fried shallots](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/recipe-image-legacy-id-1222514_10-ef06f58.jpg?quality=90&resize=440,400)
Thin-stemmed broccoli with hoisin sauce & fried shallots
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 8
Ingredients
- vegetable oil, for shallow frying
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 500g thin-stemmed broccoli
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
Method
- STEP 1
Heat 2.5cm of oil in a small saucepan until a small piece of bread sizzles. Add the shallots and garlic, and fry for about 2 mins or until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.
- STEP 2
Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 5-10 mins until just cooked, then drain. Serve immediately on a large platter drizzled with the hoisin sauce and sprinkled with the fried garlic and shallots.