{"id":7116,"date":"2025-05-02T08:37:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T22:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=7116"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:00:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T23:00:59","slug":"broccolini-with-oyster-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/side-dish-recipes\/vegetable-side-dishes\/broccolini-with-oyster-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Broccolini with Oyster Sauce and Toasted Panko Breadcrumbs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This recipe is our twist on the classic Chinese restaurant favorite of Broccoli with Oyster Sauce. The typical recipe uses Chinese Broccoli, which can be a little difficult to get your hands on. So, instead of Chinese Broccoli we\u2019re placing it with Broccolini! That wonderful fresh vegetable that has a beautiful snap and crisp texture. In our Broccolini with Oyster Sauce recipe we\u2019ll show you how to make a simple yet delicious Oyster Sauce to pour all over the perfectly cooked Broccolini. Topping it all off for even more texture are some beautiful, buttery toasted Panko breadcrumbs

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There are three different cooking elements required when making Broccolini with Oyster Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is very easy to make at home, however it does require a little bit of planning. That is due to there being three separate cooking elements \/ techniques required. Don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re all super-easy! Just follow our recipe and prepare the elements in the right order and you\u2019ll be rewarded with an easy and delicious Broccolini dish

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The first element to make is the Toasted Panko Breadcrumbs. We like to do this first as it can be served at room temperature. So, you can make them in advance and set them aside. They are also simply served as the final garnish to the dish, so you can even just place the Breadcrumbs on the serving table once they\u2019re done

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To make this wonderful Vegetable dish there are three components, the Broccolini, the Sauce, and the Breadcrumbs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Preparing the Toasted Breadcrumbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend using Panko Breadcrumbs for this recipe. Their thicker, crunchier texture works great when paired with the Broccolini and they absorb the Butter better than any other breadcrumb type. To make the Breadcrumbs, start by melting a generous amount of Butter in a saucepan over medium heat. About 20g is enough for \u00bd cup of Breadcrumbs, and will yield more than enough for this recipe

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Allow the Butter to melt and turn golden-brown. Not to the point that its getting to \u2018burnt butter\u2019 territory but allow it to at least caramelize a little bit. Then, in goes the Breadcrumbs! I recommend stirring it immediately as the Breadcrumbs will begin to soak up the Butter. You want all the breadcrumbs to get a good dose of Butter on them

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Continue to stir and allow the Breadcrumbs to turn a right golden-brown color. This will take about 3 \u2013 4 minutes but stir constantly and keep your eyes on them. Once at the right color, remove them immediately from the pan and place them into a serving bowl. Then set aside and bring out a new frying pan for the remaining 2 elements of the dish

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Steam the Broccolini in a frying pan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need for any fancy steamers, just use a frying pan with a lid! This is a surefire technique to get perfectly steamed Vegetables at home, and for Broccolini this technique works great for keeping the beautiful texture intact

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Heat the pan over medium heat and then spread out the Broccolini so that it\u2019s not overlapping. It can a little bit but try to use as much surface area as possible in the pan. Add about 1 cup of Water and then immediately cover with a lid

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The Water will turn to steam and since it\u2019s all covered, will begin to steam the Vegetables. You can shake the pan around a little bit to get the Broccolini moving, but it\u2019s not entirely necessary. After 5 minutes then Broccolini will turn a brilliant bright green color and be just cooked

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At this stage, remove the Broccolini from the pan and set them aside. I like to place them on paper towels to remove any excess Water. Remove any remaining Water from the frying pan before placing it back over the heat as we move onto the final step

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Making the beautiful Oyster Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Sauce is so easy to make and really is just a combination of ingredients that are mixed over some heat. You\u2019ll need a few specialty Asian ingredients for this dish, but likely most of them you\u2019ll already have in your pantry. If not, you can find them at the store, and definitely at a specialty Asian grocery store

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The recipe asks for Oyster Sauce (obviously), along with Garlic, Dark Soy Sauce, Chinese Vinegar, Sesame Oil, a Corn Starch Slurry, plus a little bit of Sugar and Salt. You can replace the Chinese Vinegar with Rice Wine Vinegar if you prefer, but some Vinegar is needed to break up the sweetness in the sauce

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Add the Garlic to the pan along with a little Sesame Oil and cook it through until fragrant. Then, simply add the remaining ingredients to the pan and cook them while stirring continuously. After a few minutes the Sauce will thicken and large, almost toffee-type Bubbles will start to form. This means it\u2019s done! Remove the Sauce from the heat and it\u2019s time to serve

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To plate, stack the Broccolini and then top with the Oyster Sauce. Finish with Toasted Breadcrumbs for a beautiful crunchy texture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Plating the Broccolini with Oyster Sauce Dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can really plate this dish any way you want, but the traditional method is to stack the Vegetable on a plate and then pour over a generous amount of Oyster Sauce. Be generous with the Oyster Sauce and serve what\u2019s left as a side sauce with a spoon. This way people can spoon on more of that delicious Sauce if they want

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Finish the dish by sprinkling over a generous quantity of the Toasted Breadcrumbs on top. Like the Sauce, you can serve the leftover Breadcrumbs in a separate bowl for people to add more as they please. Trust us on this one, people are going to be adding more Breadcrumbs. They\u2019re so tasty, and pair perfectly with the Broccolini with Oyster Sauce

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