The secret to this incredibly easy and addictively tasty stir-fried broccoli and baby corn recipe is the addition of orange preserves. It adds a subtle citrus note that makes this side dish irresistible. Use all-fruit (no-sugar) preserves or marmalade.
If you have broccoli skeptics at the table, this dish just might win them over. Especially if you’re feeding kids or other picky eaters, the baby corn adds that little something that makes this special.
What to serve with Stir-Fried Broccoli and Baby Corn
This side dish requires minimal prep. The only prep involved is cutting up the broccoli, and from there, the whole process goes quickly, leaving the cook with enough time and energy to consider a hearty main dish.
And while the orange preserves and teriyaki marinade add plenty of flavor, step up the flavor with any or all of the optional ingredients listed in the recipe.
Serve this easy dish with Asian-style rice, noodle, or tofu dishes — or even a composed salad. Consider:
- Easy Vegan Pad Thai
- Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage, & Tofu
- Vegan Teriyaki Fried Rice and Tofu
- Composed Asian-Flavored Tempeh Salad
What is baby corn?
Unlike baby carrots, which are actually whittled from full-grown carrots, baby corn is what it claims to be: An immature ear of corn. Any variety of corn can be used to harvest these babies, but this practice doesn’t jibe with American corn-growing practices, according to The Adorable Mystery of Where Baby Corn Comes From is Officially Solved. So, it’s most often imported from Asian countries.
Basically, baby corn is harvested from the corn stalk while still tiny, before it has a chance to develop a proper cob.
It’s easiest to find in cans, but if your local supermarket is well stocked, you might just find it fresh, sold in small packages. Many Asian markets carry it as well, canned or fresh.
Photos by Hannah Kaminsky, BittersweetBlog.com.
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Orange-Flavored Broccoli and Baby Corn Stir-Fry

The secret to this incredibly easy and addictively tasty stir-fried broccoli side dish is the addition of orange preserves.
Ingredients
- 2 good-size broccoli crowns
- 1/3 cup all-fruit orange preserves
- 1/3 cup teriyaki marinade
- 14-ounce can baby corn, drained
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Optional additions (use any or all)
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh or squeeze-bottle ginger
- Dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot, if needed
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces and rinse.
- In a large skillet or stir-fry pan, combine the preserves and teriyaki marinade. Whisk together until well blended while warming the mixture up over medium-high heat.
- When the preserves and teriyaki mixture starts to bubble, add the broccoli and stir quickly to coat.
- Stir-fry until the broccoli is bright green and just tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the baby corn and any or all of the optional ingredients. Stir-fry for no more than another minute, just until heated through.
- Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and taste to see if you’d like to add more teriyaki marinade.
- If liquid has formed in the bottom of the pan, combine the cornstarch in just enough water to dissolve it. Return the pan to high heat, drizzle in the dissolved cornstarch, and cook for a few seconds until it thickens. Then serve at once, straight from the pan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 153Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 530mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 5g
Nutrition data is always an estimate depending on program used to calculate and exact products used.
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