Stir Fry Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Learn the technique to cook your own tender crisp Stir Fry Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) with mushrooms at home. Takes only a few minutes to prepare.
Keyword : chinese broccoli, gai lan, stir fry gai lan
Ingredients
- 1 lb gai lan / Chinese broccoli (450g)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1½ inch ginger (peeled and cut into thin slices) (45g)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 oz mushrooms (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shao Hsing cooking wine
- 1 tsp corn starch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash and drain gailan thoroughly. Trim 1 inch off the end of the stalks. Cut off each leave from the stalk and then cut the leave into 2 or 3 bite size pieces at a diagonal, about 2 to 3 inches in length. Cut the top part of the remaining stalk into bite size pieces as well, leaving the remaining end of 3 to 5 inches. This woody section should be peeled with a paring knife before cutting diagonally into bite size pieces. Stems and leaves should preferably be separated.
- Heat a wok or large pan. When it is hot, add vegetable oil. Sauté ginger for about 1 minute. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the gai lan stems and mushrooms (if using). Fry for about 2 minutes.
- Now, add the gai lan leaves, soy sauce, and Shao Hsing cooking wine. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. gai lan leaves should be wilted but still crunchy.
- Pour in cornstarch mixture. Stir to combine for another 1 to 2 minutes. Corn starch mixture will thicken.
- Turn off heat. Drizzle sesame oil over vegetables. Remove and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal
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