Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
3 tablespoons unrefined sesame oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 small leeks, thinly sliced
1 small carrots, cut into matchsticks
4 leaves bok choy, cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces
12 snow peas, stems removed
1/2 cup toasted coarsely chopped almonds
soy sauce
Directions:
Steam the broccoli over boiling water until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes.
Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the oil and when it is warm, add the garlic and 5-spice powder and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
Add the leek and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until they soften.
Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.
Add the snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.
Stir in the broccoli, soy sauce and five-spice powder and stir-fry for 2 minutes more or until heated through.
Serve immediately.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 33 min.