Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (Gai Lan)
Recreate the classic dim sum favorite at home with tender-crisp Chinese broccoli and a glossy, savory oyster sauce. This quick and healthy side dish is packed with flavor and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
Servings2 Portions
Prep Time3 Mins
Cook Time5 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
2
- Chinese broccoli1 bunch
- garlic1 clove
- ginger1 tsp
- boiling water6 tbsp
- oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Chinese cooking wine1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil0.5 tbsp
- cornflour / cornstarch1 tsp
- dark soy sauce0.5 tsp
- sesame oil0.5 tsp
- sugar0.5 tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Prepare the broccoli by trimming the woody ends. If the stems are particularly thick, slice them in half lengthwise so that all pieces are roughly the same width for even cooking.
02
Steam the Chinese broccoli until the stems are just tender but still have a slight bite. You can use a microwave steamer on high for 4 minutes or a traditional stovetop steamer for 3-5 minutes.
03
Once steamed, stack the stalks together and cut them into 4-inch (10cm) lengths. Arrange them neatly on a serving plate.
04
In a small saucepan, combine the water and cornstarch. Whisk well until the starch is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
05
Add the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, vegetable oil, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger to the saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
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