Dim Sum Style Gai Lan Chinese Broccoli
Bring the vibrant flavors of traditional dim sum to your table with this Dim Sum Style Gai Lan Chinese Broccoli recipe. Featuring tender, crisp stalks of blanched Gai Lan drizzled with a luscious garlic-infused sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and aromatic. A quick blanching technique locks in the vegetable's natural green hue while keeping its texture delightfully fresh. Finished with a warm, slightly sweet sauce and served as a delicious side dish, this recipe is the epitome of simplicity and elegance in Chinese cuisine. Perfect for pairing with steamed dumplings or fried rice, it’s a must-try for fans of authentic dim sum flavors.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the Gai Lan. Cut off any tough ends of the stalks and separate the leaves and stems if the stems are thick.
Step 2
Fill a pot or wok with water and bring it to a boil. Add the salt to the boiling water.
Step 3
Blanch the Gai Lan in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until the stems are tender but still crisp and the leaves are vibrant green.
Step 4
Remove the Gai Lan from the boiling water and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the color. Drain well and set aside.
Step 5
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set the sauce aside.
Step 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden, about 1 minute.
Step 8
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the garlic. Let it heat through for 30 seconds, then remove it from the heat.
Step 9
Arrange the blanched Gai Lan on a serving plate. Drizzle the warm sauce evenly over the top.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (629.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 441.7 |
| Total Fat 29.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4269.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.4g | |
| Protein 15.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 280.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1299.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories