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.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the broccoli, water chestnuts, and about 3 Tbsp. / 45 ml of water; stir fry for about 3 minutes over high heat. Return the chicken fillet to the pan; add salt and pepper and stir fry for about 5 minutes more.