An epicormic sprout is a shoot that arises from latent or adventitious buds. Also known as a water sprout, they form on stems and branches, and suckers produced from the base of trees.
A more traditional broccoli stir fry recipe would use soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to create a sauce: 1 Tablespoon soy sauce + 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce + 1 teaspoon sesame oil + Â½ teaspoon sugar + 2 teaspoon water + 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
Add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli/cabbage mixture, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until soft-crisp. 4. Stir in chicken and peanut sauce. Mix well. Continue to stir-fry for a few minutes, until hot. Makes 5 large servings.