Oyster Sauce on Chinese Broccoli Gai Lan
Transform your dinner table with the irresistible simplicity of Oyster Sauce on Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan), a classic Cantonese side dish that's as quick to prepare as it is delicious. Crisp-tender Chinese broccoli is blanched to preserve its vibrant green hue and refreshing crunch, then cloaked in a savory oyster sauce infused with soy sauce, a touch of sugar, and aromatic garlic. A drizzle of sesame oil adds a nutty sheen, perfectly complementing the dish’s umami-rich profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to steamed rice and stir-fried mains. Perfect for lovers of authentic Chinese cuisine, this easy-to-make dish is a surefire way to bring restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan)
- 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash the Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan) thoroughly in cold water and trim the tough ends of the stalks.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt to enhance the color and flavor of the Gai Lan.
Blanch the Gai Lan in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp. Remove and immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and set the sauce aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Pour in the prepared oyster sauce mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Arrange the blanched Chinese broccoli on a serving plate and drizzle the oyster sauce mixture evenly over the top.
Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil for added flavor and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
76 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
