
Tenderstem is the most nutritious type of broccoli and has an incredibly high antioxidantAntioxidants are substances that protect cells within the body from damage caused by free radicals. They help to strengthen the body’s ability to fight infection… score. To minimise the loss of its valuable nutrients, try to cook it quickly and don’t let it go soggy and dull-coloured. Soy and sesame provide a strongly flavoured sauce for any reluctant vegetable-eaters, but if you’re short of time cook the tenderstem as instructed and then drizzle it with a little toasted sesame oil and tamari or soy. This dish makes an attractive accompaniment to any Oriental-style dishes, including Nasi Goreng or the Thai Fish Cakes.
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp coconut oil or mild or medium (not extra virgin) olive oil
200g (7oz) tenderstem broccoli
Directions
1 Mix all the ingredients except for the tenderstem and coconut or olive oil together in a cup. Add 2 tablespoons of water.
2 Cut the tenderstem spears into three pieces and heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan. Throw in the tenderstem and stir-fry for a couple of minutes, then soak a sheet of kitchen towel in cold water and place this over the tenderstem, to cover the pan. Put the lid on and steam-fry for a
couple more minutes, until the vegetables soften a little.
3 Pour in the sauce and allow it to come to the boil, to coat the tenderstem and cook the cornflour.
Cook’s Notes
Gluten-free, wheat-free if you use tamari, dairy-free • V • Can be made in advance
From Delicious, Health Sugar Free by Patrick Holford and Fiona McDonald Joyce. With special thanks to Fiona McDonald Joyce for use of these recipes for Holford Health Club members.
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