Broccoli Stir-Fried with Yam

Broccoli Stir-Fried with Yam

This vibrant **Broccoli Stir-Fry with Chinese Yam, Shrimp, and Wood Ears** is a nutritious and flavorful dish that’s quick to prepare yet packed with texture and umami goodness. Crisp-tender broccoli florets and wood ears are blanched to perfection, preserving their crunch, while tender shrimp and savory meat shreds are stir-fried in fragrant shrimp oil for a rich depth of flavor. Sliced Chinese yam adds a delicate, slightly crunchy contrast, and garlic infuses the dish with aromatic warmth. Light soy sauce, a touch of salt, and sugar balance the flavors beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is a wholesome crowd-pleaser—kids and adults will love its colorful appeal and satisfying textures. Quick, healthy, and delicious!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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broccoli
150g
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Chinese yam
100g
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meat
100g (shredded)
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shrimp
100g (peeled and deveined)

The aromatics

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wood ears
50g (soaked and cut)

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
3 cloves (crushed)
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut broccoli into small florets and blanch with wood ears. Note that broccoli should not be overcooked, as it will become soft and lose its crunchy texture. After blanching, immediately rinse with cold water to preserve the green color and crunchy texture.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Peel and slice the Chinese yam, cut a small amount of meat into shreds, peel and devein the shrimp (reserve the shrimp heads for later use), and crush the garlic cloves.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat a wok with a small amount of vegetable oil, then add the shrimp and shrimp heads, stirring and pressing the heads to extract the shrimp oil (which will add flavor to the dish). When the shrimp are nearly cooked, add the meat shreds and crushed garlic, stir-frying until fragrant. Add a small amount of light soy sauce.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add the sliced Chinese yam and stir-fry for 1 minute (be careful not to overcook the yam, as it should remain slightly crunchy). Then add the broccoli and wood ears, stir-frying for another minute. Season with a small amount of salt and sugar, then turn off the heat and serve.

5. Step 5

Step 5
This simple and nutritious dish, broccoli stir-fried with Chinese yam, is now complete and ready to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike!

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