Oyster Sauce Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)

Oyster Sauce Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)

Oyster Sauce Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)

Gai lan is also known as Chinese broccoli. The stem part is like regular broccoli while the top is closer to a leafy green. Gai lan cooks really quick; like 2-3 minutes quick. You want the leafy part to be tender and the stem slightly crunchy. The sauce is simply sautéed garlic and ginger with some oyster sauce and sugar mixed in. Pour the sauce over the gai lan and serve immediately.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese, East Asian, side dish, vegetables
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 12 oz gai lan trimmed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Add in the gai lan.
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  • Boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and plate the gai lan.
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  • Heat up the cooking oil in a small sauté pan over medium high heat. Add in the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute.
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  • Add in the oyster sauce and sugar. Cook for 1 minute.
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Chinese, side dish, vegetables
Pour the sauce over the gai lan and serve immediately.