Best Easy Chinese Broccoli Recipes

CHINESE BROCCOLI

Chinese Broccoli image

This is my favorite creation that combines Asian flavors with this wonderful veggie.

Provided by Somer

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli), trimmed
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Chinese broccoli and cook uncovered until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss the broccoli in the sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 705.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

EASY CHINESE BROCCOLI

Easy Chinese Broccoli image

Chinese broccoli is also known as jiè-lán or gai lan. It pairs well with most Chinese dishes.

Provided by kassybee

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound Chinese broccoli
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

Pour about 1 inch of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place Chinese broccoli in the saucepan and cover with the lid. Cook until stems are tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Use tongs to transfer to a plate.
Mix oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil together in a bowl. Drizzle sauce over the cooked Chinese broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 324.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g