Gai Lan Recipe

Chinese Broccoli Stirfry (Gai Lan) The Woks of Life

WEBMay 11, 2021 · Remove the wok lid. Gripping the wok by the handle, use your spatula to drag the Chinese broccoli around the sides of the wok. …

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1. First, prepare the Chinese broccoli. Wash them thoroughly in a big bowl of water, agitating the water and rubbing the leaves to loosen any dirt. Then allow them to soak for about 5-10 minutes to allow the dirt/sand to settle at the bottom of the bowl. Repeat twice, for a total of three washings.
2. Trim away any tough ends. Larger, thicker gai lan stems can get tough at the bottom of the stalk, so trim a ¼-inch off the ends, and use a paring knife or peeler to remove the outer layer of the bottom stem (which can be too fibrous to eat), similar to what you would do with asparagus. Then slice on a diagonal into 2 to 2 ½ inch pieces.
3. If desired, mix the salt, sugar, white pepper, and msg (if using), so you can add them to the vegetables all at once. When you’re stir-frying, you want everything close at hand so you can focus on building wok hei.
4. Heat your wok over medium-high until it’s just smoking. Spread the oil around the perimeter of the wok. Add the ginger slices, and cook for 10-15 seconds, or until they’re fragrant and just starting to caramelize (this will happen very quickly if your heat is high enough).

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Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (Gai Lan Recipe)

WEBApr 26, 2021 · Instructions. Clean the gai lan and cut off the hard stems at the bottom (about ½ inch from the bottom). Pre-heat the steamer over …

1. Clean the gai lan and cut off the hard stems at the bottom (about ½ inch from the bottom).
2. Pre-heat the steamer over medium-high heat. When it starts to steam and boil, add the gailan and bring it to a medium heat. Steam for about 4-5 minutes. Open the lid and test for doneness by piercing it with a knife. If it slides easily, it’s done.
3. Use tongs to transfer the gai lan into a strainer and run it under cool water. Plate the gai lan and set it aside.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, add sesame oil and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant, but not brown. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.

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Chinese Broccoli aka Gai Lan i am a food blog

WEBJan 13, 2024 · Cook the gai lan: Add the gai lan to the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, 1/3 cup chicken stock low sodium …

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock (or water or vegetable sauce), soy sauce, corn starch, Shaoxing wine, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, make the sauce: In a small pot, heat up half of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until soft but not brown. Stir in oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and toasted sesame oil. Remove from the heat and set it aside.

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