Jade Green Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch (about 2 lb.) broccoli, sliced, washed, drained and dried
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sherry
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
1/2 c. water or chicken stock
2 to 3 Tbsp. bacon bits (optional garnish)

Preparation

Mix together sugar, m.s.g., cornstarch, soy sauce and stock. Set aside.
Heat wok hot and dry.
Add oil, then salt. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic.
When garlic is golden brown, add the broccoli.
Turn heat up and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the sherry and cover wok quickly.
Cook, covered, for 2 minutes longer.
Lift cover and add the sugar-m.s.g. mixture while stirring.
When the gravy has thickened, transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with bacon bits if you like.