Simple Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry
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A quick and delicious stir-fry recipe featuring Chinese broccoli (gai lan), seasoned with garlic, salt, sugar, and light soy sauce.
00:15:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- Chinese broccoli (gai lan) - 1 pound
- water - 8 cups
- oil - 3-4 tablespoons (for boiling and stir-frying)
- salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons (divided for boiling and seasoning)
- garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
- sugar - 1 tablespoon
- light soy sauce - 1-2 tablespoons
- cornstarch - 1 teaspoon (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chinese Broccoli: Trim off any tough ends from the Chinese broccoli and cut the stalks into two-inch pieces at a diagonal.
- Parboil the Stalks: Boil 8 cups of water in a wok, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the stalk pieces of Chinese broccoli and cook for 1-2 minutes with the lid on.
- Add the Leaves: Add the rest of the Chinese broccoli and cook for another minute before draining.
- Stir-Fry: Heat up a clean wok with some oil. Stir-fry two cloves of minced garlic on high heat. Add the drained gai lan, season with half a teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1-2 tablespoons of light soy sauce. Optionally add a little cornstarch for thickening.
- Serve: Give everything a good stir before plating and serving.
