Gai Lan With Oyster Sauce

5 from 3 votes

This delicious Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) with oyster sauce is tender and savory, just like they serve it at Dim Sum or at Chinese restaurants!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

1/2 lb gai lan (Chinese broccoli) stems and leaves trimmed
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp shaoxing wine
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp msg optional
2 cloves garlic grated
1/2 tbsp ginger grated
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
fried garlic for garnish

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Instructions

Wash your Gai Lan and trim 1 inch off the stems and trim leaves to create uniform pieces.
In a small saucepan, mix together chicken stock, oyster sauce, light & dark soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, MSG, grated garlic and ginger, and cornstarch and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat for 30 seconds and let cool.
Steam your Gai Lan for 4 minutes and pour sauce directly over the vegetables. Top with fried garlic (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

How to Pick Gai Lan

- The stem should be a light green color and look 'fresh'.

- If you were to snap the stem, it should break easily in half.

- The leaves should be a deep green color.

- If it has flower buds, they should be green. (Avoid any that are yellow.)

What if I can't find Gai Lan?

If you can't find Gai Lan or Chinese broccoli, you can substitute with another green vegetable. The star of the show is actually the restaurant-style Oyster Sauce that is poured over the Gai Lan, so you can still enjoy this dish with another vegetable like broccoli, broccolini, asparagus, or bok choy!

STORAGE

You can store this in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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