Broccoli With Black Bean-Garlic Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup water, divided
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce (see Ingredient note)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups broccoli florets

Preparation

Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl to cool.
Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add broccoli and stir to coat.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes.
Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center.
Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
Stir in the broccoli to coat.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.