Blanched Gai Lan With Oyster Sauce Chinese Broccoli Recipes

RESTAURANT STYLE CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim ends off Chinese Broccoli. If any stems are super thick, cut them in half (you want all stems approximately the same width).
• Steam Chinese Broccoli using whatever method you want - I microwave in a steamer on high for 4 minutes. The stem should be just cooked - not super soft and floppy.
• Stack the Chinese broccoli together and cut into 4"/10cm lengths, then stack neatly on top of each other.

GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash and drain gai lan thoroughly. Trim ½ inch off the end of the stalks. Peel the end of the stalks with a paring knife. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add prepared baby gai lan. Blanch until they turn a bright green color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Remove blanched gai lan from the boiling water into the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the water and transfer cooked gai lan onto a plate.
• Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan. Saute garlic and ginger for 1 to 2 minutes over medium low heat until lightly brown. Turn off stove. Add oyster sauce and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
• Pour dressing over cooked gai lan. Serve immediately.

BLANCHED CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Wash the Chinese broccoli; then cut off the ends, if not already trimmed, and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 inches long).
• In a large saucepan, add enough water to cover the broccoli. Add the salt, baking soda and ginger and bring to a boil.
• While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the sauce. Combine the chicken broth or water, oyster sauce , rice wine or dry sherry, and sugar.
• Bring to a boil in a small saucepan, then turn the heat down and keep warm while blanching the broccoli.
• Add the Chinese broccoli to the boiling water. Cook until the stalks are tender but crisp-about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse in cold running water and drain.
• Pour the sauce over the broccoli.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

BLANCHED GAI LAN WITH OYSTER SAUCE (CHINESE BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• Combine the oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken stock, rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens.
• Set aside.
• Wash the gai lan in cold water.
• Trim off and discard the tough bottoms.
• Peel stalks if they are thick and tough; leave gai lan whole or cut into thirds.
• Bring 1-3 quarts of water to a boil in a wok and add the soy and oil.
• Add the greens, bring back to a second boil with lid on.
• Turn off the heat and let greens steam for a minute or two.
• When the green stalks brighten, test one for doneness.
• It should be tender and crisp.
• Drain immediately and shake off excess water.
• Transfer to a platter, pour dressing over, and serve immediately.

GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI ) WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the gai lan and trim the ends of stalk (about 1/2 inch) and discard the ends.
• Mix the chicken stock, sake, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
• In a large wok or pan heat 1 1/2 T vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook until lightly golden about 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful you do not burn the garlic.
• Turn the heat to high and add the ginger and cook for 15 to 20 seconds and add gai lan stalks.
• With a large spoon or spatula scoop up the oil and bathe the gai lan stalks for about 1 minute.
• Pour the chicken stock mixture and immediately cover the wok or the pan with a tight fitting lid.
• Turn down the heat to medium and let gai lan steam for about 3-4 minutes. You should be able to easily pierce with the stalks with a fork.
• Remove the gai lan to a plate, leaving any remaining stock mixture in the wok or the pan and add oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for about 1 minute on medium high and pour the sauce over the cooked gai lan and serve.