Broccoli Chinese Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small bunch broccoli
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. sugar (optional)
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. soy sauce

Preparation

Wash broccoli; cut flowerets off stem.
Peel off stringy outsides and cut stems diagonally in 1-inch pieces.
Parboil broccoli in boiling water which has 1 teaspoon baking soda added to it.
This will help retain the green color of the broccoli. Rinse in cold water and drain.
Heat the oil in a skillet.
Add the broccoli; saute until covered with oil.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Cover skillet; turn heat down and cook until broccoli is tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
Serves 4.