The Best Keto Chinese Broccoli

Don’t you miss Chinese takeout dishes that are saucy, sticky, and delicious? This Keto Chinese broccoli dish is just that and more. Prepared with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce, this dish is umami, fragrant, nutty, and absolutely delicious. You can serve it alongside other Keto Chinese food or as a healthy plant-based lunch.

Do you need to boil the broccoli before stir-frying it?

No, you don’t need to pre-boil it. You need the broccoli to be dry when stir-frying it to caramelize. Once the sauce mixture is added, the broccoli will cook further. Don’t simmer it in the sauce for too long to prevent overcooking.

Can you use frozen broccoli?

We don’t recommend using frozen broccoli because it has a high water content that will prevent it from caramelizing when sauteed. Frozen broccoli is also more likely to overcook and become mushy.

What can you serve with this stir-fried broccoli?

If you’d like to keep this saucy broccoli dish vegan, then you can serve it over zoodles, cauliflower rice, or shirataki noodles. If you don’t mind the meat, then you can serve it over chicken, beef, or shrimp. You can also serve it as a side among other Keto-friendly Chinese food.

Can you omit the xanthan gum from this Keto Chinese broccoli recipe?

Unfortunately, you cannot. The xanthan gum is what thickens the sauce and gives it that stickiness associated with many Chinese dishes. Without it, the broccoli would be swimming in a thin sauce. Start with ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum; if the sauce isn’t as thick as you like after it simmers, then add another ¼ or ½ teaspoon.