Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (蠔油芥籣)
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce is so easy to make! These greens are the perfect dinner idea and a delicious way to get your serving of vegetables in!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 6 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2-3 bundles Chinese broccoli ((a.k.a. gai lan; we get it from the Asian grocery store))
- water ((enough to cover the greens as they cook))
- salt ((for washing the gai lan))
- 2 tsp oyster sauce ((or to taste))
- 1/2 tbsp sugar ((or to taste))
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
- 4 tbsp oil ((3 tbsp for the garlic, 1 tbsp for the sauce))
Instructions
- 1
Separate each stem from the base so they become individual strands. This will make it easier to cook and eat.
- 2
Wash the vegetable 2-3 times in lightly salted water, then drain in a colander.
- 3
Bring a large pot or wok of water to a boil, then the greens cook for 3 minutes or until the stem is tender but still crisp when snapped.Optional: You can season the water with salt and oil for extra flavor.
- 4
When cooked, drain it in a colander and transfer the leafy greens onto a serving plate.
- 5
Bring a small skillet to a medium heat and add 1 tbsp cooking oil. When hot, add the oyster sauce, sugar and chicken bouillon powder.
- 6
Keep stirring as it bubbles for 20 seconds. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add water 2 tbsp at a time until it has reached your desired consistency, then take it off the heat.
- 7
Optional: Heat up a saucepan on medium heat and add 3 tbsp oil. When hot, add the minced garlic in and let it cook on low heat for 3 minutes or until golden brown.Make sure to continuously stir to stop it from burning.
- 8
To serve, plate the Chinese broccoli and pour the sauce and garlic oil on top.
- 9
Enjoy hot as is!