Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry: How to Measure for 1 or 2 Servings

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If you're unsure how many pieces of broccoli to take out, or how many spoonfuls of everything else to use when preparing 1 or 2 servings of garlic broccoli stir-fry, compare the ingredient lists for each serving count as written. This recipe measures broccoli as a portion of a medium head, liquids in household eating spoonfuls, and salt in pinches.

Broccoli Is Measured as a Portion of a Head

For 1 serving, you need ½ of a medium head of broccoli; for 2 servings, you need 1 head. The “head” in the ingredient list refers to a unit based on one medium head of broccoli, not the number of small florets.

In the first step, wash the broccoli, separate it into small florets, peel the tough outer layer of the thick stem, and slice it thinly. The original instructions say to divide one medium head into 4 portions and use only the pieces needed, so think of 1 serving as half of it and 2 servings as one whole head.

Check Spoonfuls and Pinches Separately

For 1 serving, use 1 clove of garlic, ½ household eating spoonful of olive oil, 3 household eating spoonfuls of water, and 1 pinch of salt. For 2 servings, the amounts are 2 cloves of garlic, 1 household eating spoonful of olive oil, 6 household eating spoonfuls of water, and 2 pinches of salt.

Use household eating spoonfuls to measure the water and olive oil, and count the salt in pinches rather than converting it to a volume measure. The recipe explains that a pinch is the amount lightly picked up between the tips of the thumb and index finger.

Prepare the Ingredients in Stages

Mince the garlic in the first step. The broccoli and water go into the pan first, followed by the olive oil and garlic. The salt is added at the end and mixed in evenly, so check the order in which each ingredient is used as you read the amounts in the ingredient list.

The original instructions do not say to increase the cooking time in proportion to the number of servings when making 2 servings. The published method gives 3 minutes to cook the broccoli with water over medium-low heat, followed by 2 minutes to stir-fry it with olive oil and garlic over low heat.

Use the Row for Your Chosen Serving Count

Before you start, decide whether you are making 1 or 2 servings. Measure the broccoli by the portion of a head, the water and olive oil in household eating spoonfuls, and the salt in pinches so the units don't get mixed up. Count the garlic cloves separately.

You can check the ingredient list and cooking steps in Kkinion's published recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

Choose one of the two quantities below based on how many people you are cooking for.

• Broccoli: 1 serving, 0.5 head (medium) / 2 servings, 1 head (medium)
• Garlic: 1 serving, 1 clove / 2 servings, 2 cloves
• Olive oil: 1 serving, 0.5 household eating spoonful / 2 servings, 1 household eating spoonful
• Salt: 1 serving, 1 pinch / 2 servings, 2 pinches
• Water: 1 serving, 3 household eating spoonfuls / 2 servings, 6 household eating spoonfuls

Full Cooking Instructions

1 step. Wash the broccoli and separate it into small florets. Peel the tough outer layer from the thick stem and slice it thinly. Mince the garlic.

2 step. Put the broccoli and the amount of water specified below in a pan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.

3 step. Remove the lid and let the remaining water evaporate. Add the olive oil and garlic, and stir-fry over low heat for 2 minutes.

4 step. Mix in the salt evenly. When a fork or skewer goes easily into the stem, turn off the heat and serve.

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Reference Web Source

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