Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)
This stir-fried Chinese broccoli is a simple and flavorful dish combining tender gai lan with a savory garlic sauce. Perfect as a side dish or paired with steamed rice.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Large skillet or wok
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan) trimmed, tough stems removed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash and trim the Chinese broccoli, discarding any tough stems. Cut into 3-4 inch pieces.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the Chinese broccoli to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the Chinese broccoli. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Continue stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or over steamed rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.