What Is Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)?
- It is a leafy vegetable with thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems.
- Chinese broccoli stir fry in garlic sauce is one of the most popular vegetable dishes in Chinese restaurant.
- While Gai Lan with oyster sauce is one of the most popular vegetable dishes on Yum Cha (Dim Sum). Steamed Gai Lan drizzled with oyster sauce.
What Does Chinese Broccoli Taste Like?
- Gai Lan has a slightly bitter and earthy taste.
- Usually it is simply stir fried or steamed in a garlic sauce and then drizzled with oyster sauce for vegan recipes. Or stir fry with beef or chicken.
- It’s keto, gluten-free, whole30, paleo and low carb, best for weight loss.
How To Make Gai Lan With 2 Methods?
Chinese Broccoli In Garlic Sauce.
- Wash them first, then trim ends. Separate stems and leafy parts. The stem parts should be about 2 to 2½ inches long. Slice the stems diagonally.
- Make sure the stems are the same length so they cook well eventually.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, then add the garlic to the hot oil until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the stalks and cook for about 2 minutes, then add 1/4 bowl water and cook the leafy parts for another 2 minutes.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss briefly. Remove from heat and transfer to a large plate.
Chinese Broccoli With Oyster Sauce.
- Wash them first, then cut off the ends. Cut them into 4″ (10 cm) long pieces. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half (you want all the stems to be about the same width).
- Bring the water to a boil and put them into steam for about 4~5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with oyster sauce and sesame oil.
- (For vegetarians, you can use vegan oyster sauce).
Chinese Broccoli Recipe. (Gai Lan recipe)
Gai Lan In Garlic Sauce.
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Gai Lan With Oyster Sauce.
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
More Chinese Vegetable Recipes:
BOK CHOY STIR FRY
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN
NAPPA CABBAGE
SCALLION PANCAKE
Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan) stir fry with garlic sauce and Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce is a popular dish in a Chinese restaurant.
Ingredients
Chinese Broccoli In Garlic Sauce.
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Chinese Broccoli With Oyster Sauce.
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Instructions
Chinese Broccoli In Garlic Sauce.
- Wash Chinese broccoli first, then trim ends. Separate stems and leafy parts. The stem parts should be about 2 to 2½ inches long. Slice the stems diagonally. (Make sure the stems are the same length so they cook well eventually. )
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, then add the garlic to the hot oil until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the stalks and cook for about 2 minutes, then add 1/4 bowl water and cook the leafy parts for another 2 minutes.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss briefly. Remove from heat and transfer to a large plate.
Chinese Broccoli With Oyster Sauce.
- Wash Chinese broccoli first, then cut off the ends. Cut them into 4" (10 cm) long pieces. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half (you want all the stems to be about the same width).
- Bring the water to a boil and put them into steam for about 4~5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with oyster sauce and sesame oil.(For vegetarians, you can use vegan oyster sauce).
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 91kcal (5%)
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