Broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce

Serves 4 as side serving

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets and peeled stem slices
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• red pepper flakes to taste
• (1 can straw mushrooms or bamboo shoots or water chestnuts)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk the garlic, soy sauce, broth, (red pepper flakes) and cornstarch.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add sesame oil and then broccoli. Cook for about 4 minutes,stirring often to prevent burning.
3. Reduce heat to medium low, add can of vegetable and then add garlic sauce. Stir well to coat.
4. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring. Sauce will thicken and coat the vegetables.