Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 12 ounces chinese broccoli (6 medium stalk)
2. 1/4 cup homemade chicken broth
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons shao hsing rice wine or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
4. 1 teaspoon ginger juice (method in note, below)
5. 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
7. 1/8 teaspoon sugar
8. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
9. 3 slices ginger
Directions:
1. Cut the broccoli stalks in half lengthwise if more than 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut the stalks and leaves into 2-inch-long pieces, keeping the stalk ends separate from the leaves. In a small bowl combine the broth, rice wine, ginger juice, cornstarch, salt, and sugar.
2. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the oil, add the ginger, and stir-fry 10 seconds or until the ginger is fragrant. Add only the broccoli stalks and stir-fry 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until the stalks are bright green. Add the leaves and stir-fry 1 minute until the leaves are just limp. Stir the broth mixture and swirl it into the wok. Stir-fry 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened slightly and lightly coats the vegetables.
3. Note: To make ginger juice, grate a small amount of ginger and then squeeze it with your fingers to extract the juice.