Recipe: Jade Green Broccoli (for Kathryn)

This recipe might be the one you are looking for.
There is also another one in my book "Introducing Chinese Casserole Cookery" by Lilah Kan, Workman Publishing, New York, 1978, that has a casserole with ingredients similar to the ones you mentioned, called BUDDAS DELIGHT VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE. If you are interested in the recipe I will gladly post it. Good luck with your cooking!

JADE GREEN BROCCOLI

2 lb. broccoli (1 bunch)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. cornstarch
2 T. soy sauce
1/2 C. water or vegetable stock
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. salt
2 T. sherry

Clean and peel broccoli. Cut stems on a 1/8-inch slant. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce and chicken stock or water. Set aside. Heat a wok or cast iron pan until it is very hot and dry. Add oil, then salt. Turn heat to medium and add garlic. When golden brown, turn heat up and add broccoli. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Add sherry and cover the pan quickly. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.