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Authentic Chinese Broccoli & Oyster Sauce (Gai Lan Recipe)

Crunchy Chinese broccoli sprinkled with sweet and salty oyster sauce seasoning. You'll want to cook this recipe for every dinner on the week because it's quick to prepare.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine asian, Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer and pan
  • Strainer
  • Tongs
  • saucepan
  • spatula/wood spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g (8 stems) gai lan (Chinese broccoli)
  • water for rinsing
  • 8 g (2 tsp) sesame oil
  • 15 g (1 tbsp) garlic minced
  • 18 g (1 tbsp) soy sauce
  • 38 g (2 tbsp) oyster sauce
  • 15 g (1 tbsp) shaoxing wine
  • 9 g (2 tsp) white granulated sugar
  • 3 g (⅛ tsp) ginger powder
  • fried garlic optional topping
  • sesame seeds optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Clean the gai lan thoroughly and remove the hard stems near the lower end (about 1/2 inch away from at the very bottom).
  • The steamer should be heated to moderately high temperature. Once it begins to boil and steam then add the gailan and bring it up to a medium temperature. Then, steam for about 4m - 5 minutes. Uncover the lid and test for the degree of doneness by piercing it with the knife. If it is able to slide easily, it's finished.
  • Utilize tongs to move gai lan to a strainer . Run it through cool water. Place the gai lan in a plate and place it in a dish to dry.
  • In a large saucepan, on medium heat add sesame oil and garlic. It should simmer for about 30-seconds or so, until garlic smells fragrant but not to brown. Add the remaining ingredients & mix well.
  • Cook for approximately 2 minutes, or till it is the consistency of maple syrup.
  • Serve the sauce on top of the gai lan that has been steaming and garnish with sesame or fried garlic seeds.
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