Hello! And welcome to the 35th post of Pizza Rat's Paradise.
Recipe:
Unexpectedly made this SCRUMPTIOUS sauteed broccoli slaw recipe -- improvised, but tastes heavenly. Still shook at how simple it is, and I tried recreating it and adding/subtracting a couple of flavors, and it completely RUINED the recipe. So here it is, in all its glory:
Ingredients:
Oil
Sriracha
Dried Italian Seasoning (this is the must!)
Shredded Broccoli (Broccoli Slaw) -- it has to be this form of broccoli, as the thin shredded bits give it the right texture/mouthfeel for the stir-fry, and is more delicate than whole broccoli stems
Directions:
Add in oil in a pan
Add in your raw broccoli slaw
Squirt in some Sriracha, enough to just suggest a hint of spice and Sriracha flavor, but not enough to overpower.
A few shakes of Italian Seasoning (this is the magical ingredient, I found, for whatever reason, it COMPLETELY elevates the dish)
Stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until just cooked off the raw-ness of broccoli, but it still has bite.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve over Thai Jasmine Rice.
I just had the sauteed slaw all on its own, but it would go amazing over jasmine rice
I think it would be a great hit with vegetarians/vegans.
For possible sides: General Tso Deep-Fried Tofu with peanuts and chilis, Thai Green Curry. Maybe some lamb/chicken/veal meatballs for the meat-eaters.
Perhaps the most similar thing I've had in terms of texture was Thai Green Papaya Salad. Maybe that's why I love it so much.
Edit:
I tried a different version with dried roasted red bell pepper and giant pepper bits after the slaw had dehydrated a bit, and it added a different depth of flavor, which was quite lovely as well.
If you have made it this far, thank you for reading! 💚
Appreciate any suggestions on what I should do next. If you would like to collaborate or support, feel free to comment, share, like below.
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