Vietnamese-Flavored Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• STEP 3.Add the blanched broccoli rabe to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
• STEP 4.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce over the broccoli rabe and toss to coat.
• STEP 5.Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
• STEP 6.Transfer the Vietnamese-flavored broccoli rabe to a serving dish and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
• STEP 7.Serve hot as a side dish or as a main course with steamed rice.

Cooking Tips

• Blanching the broccoli rabe helps to remove some of the bitterness and retain its vibrant green color.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar according to your taste preferences.
• If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute with oyster sauce or soy sauce.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Vietnamese-flavored broccoli rabe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
• Serve the broccoli rabe as a side dish with grilled meats, or as a main course with steamed rice.