Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
A traditional Chinese dish featuring crisp and tender gai lan in a flavorful oyster sauce dressing.
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons oyster sauce |
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| 1⁄2 | teaspoon cornstarch |
| 2 | tablespoons chicken stock |
| 1 | tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon soy sauce |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon sesame oil |
| 1 | finely shredded ginger |
| 1 | garlic |
| 1 | -1 ½ lb gai lan (chinese broccoli) |
| 1 | teaspoon soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
Instructions
| 1. | In a small saucepan, combine oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken stock, rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens. Set aside. |
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| 2. | Wash the gai lan in cold water and trim off tough bottoms. Peel thick stalks and cut the gai lan into thirds if desired. |
| 3. | In a wok, bring 1-3 quarts of water to a boil and add soy sauce and olive oil. Add the greens, cover with a lid, and bring back to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the greens steam for a minute or two. |
| 4. | Check one green stalk for doneness; it should be tender and crisp. Drain immediately, shake off excess water, transfer to a platter, pour the dressing over, and serve immediately. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 54.7 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița