CHINESE BROCCOLI (GAI LAN)

Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) image

Provided by Nicole Fleming

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chinese broccoli (gai lan)
1 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil
6 clove garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
1/2 c water or vegetable stock
1 Tbsp rice wine
1/4 tsp sugar
2 slice fresh ginger, smashed lightly with knife handle
3 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Steps:

1. Mix water, wine and sugar for the base in a separate bowl and set aside. Wash Gai Lan, trim 1 inch off the stem and discard. Cut Gai Lan into 2 inch pieces.
2. Heat oil in wok or roast pan until oil is hot. Add garlic cloves. Toss until golden brown (you don't want your garlic to burn). If it starts to burn, turn the heat down. When Garlic becomes golden brown, add ginger slices tossing for 30 seconds.
3. Add the Gai Lan to the pot, tossing stems in first and then the leaves. You want the Gai Lan to be coated evenly with infused oil.
4. Add base to the pot, toss quickly and cover. Turn heat down to med-high and let steam 3-4 minutes.
5. When the Gai Lan looks cooked through, pick out the ginger and throw out. Plate the Gai Lan and Garlic on a plate.
6. With the remaining stock in the pot (about 3 tbsp worth), add oyster sauce and sesame oil and cook until it bubbles. Pour over plated Gai Lan.