Serves 1
Directions
- 1Separate the leaves from the stems of the Chinese broccoli.
- 2Cut the gailan leaves into large pieces.
- 3Slice the gailan stems at an angle.
- 4Prepare the stir-fry sauce by combining 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch in a bowl.
- 5Turn the heat to medium and preheat the wok for 20 seconds.
- 6Add 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the wok and swirl it around.
- 7Toss in the gailan stems and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
- 8Add 2 diced cloves of garlic to the wok and stir-fry.
- 9Add the gailan leaves to the wok.
- 10Pour the prepared sauce into the wok.
- 11Continue to stir-fry until the leaves are wilted.
- 12Serve the Oyster Sauce Gailan Stir-Fry as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 400 g Chinese broccoli
- 1.5 Tbsps oyster sauce
- 2 tsps soy sauce
- 1 tsps sugar
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp water
- 0.5 tsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsps cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
Equipment
wok
Tips
- When cutting the gailan, separate the leaves and stems as they cook at different times.
- If you don't have access to Chinese broccoli, Western broccoli or broccolini can be used.
- Slice the gailan stems at an angle to get a bigger cut surface, which allows flavors to infuse and suppresses bitterness.
- The sugar in the sauce helps to balance the bitter taste of gailan.
- The cornstarch will thicken the sauce, ensuring the flavor clings to the vegetables.
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