Stir-fried Chili-Garlic Chinese Broccoli

Stir-fried Chili-Garlic Chinese Broccoli

1 bunch Chinese broccoli (or use any leafy green vegetable if not available)

2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

½ to 1 tablespoon chopped red chili

¼ cup chicken stock

1 egg, well-beaten (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Sesame oil

1. Gently wash and dry the broccoli and cut off the tough bottom part of the stems.
2. Heat a wok over very high heat, add some oil and heat until smoking.
3. Toss in the garlic and chili, and quickly stir-fry until the garlic just turns light golden brown.
4. Add the broccoli and quickly stir-fry until the garlic and chili coat the leaves. Add chicken stock, salt, and pepper to taste, give everything a quick stir, and cover for a few minutes to let the leaves wilt and the stems soften.
5. Optional: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, pour in the beaten egg, cook until it is barely set, then quickly mix into the vegetables.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil, and top with more chilies before serving.