TENDER CHINESE BROCCOLI (GAI LAN)
My favorite veggie is "gai lan," also known as "Chinese broccoli" or "Chinese kale." It is easily found in Asian groceries these days, and I love the stuff! It doesn't taste like North American broccoli, no sir... I haven't been able to pin down exactly what other veggie it tastes like, but I do believe it resembles tender, tasty artichoke heart. Give it a try! The recipe below is how I make it, although you can also steam it.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the gai lan- don't cut off the long, thick stem because, unlike North American broccoli, the stem of gai lan will cook well to become nice and tender; the flowers are also edible so don't remove them.
- Place gai lan in a Dutch oven and fill with plenty of water.
- Add the chopped garlic.
- Bring water to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the thickest part of the stem is tender.
- Combine the soy, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
- Drain the gai lan and place on serving plate, then drizzle the soy mixture over.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Gai lan is also good with oyster sauce.
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Kiiza Ezra
kiiza.e@gmail.comThanks for sharing this recipe!
Md Morateb
m@yahoo.comI love this recipe!
Suzy John
johnsuzy@hotmail.comThis dish is a staple in my household.
Farooq Alee Farooq Ahmed
f.a26@yahoo.comI've tried other recipes for Chinese broccoli, but this one is the best.
Cheryl Ibey
i-c@hotmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for Chinese broccoli.
Syed Jabir ali
syed_j68@yahoo.comI made this dish for a party and everyone loved it.
suprim thapa
suprim_t@hotmail.frThis dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Memunatu Sesay
msesay62@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of Chinese broccoli, but this recipe changed my mind.
Shafqat Bhatti
b.s@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Innocent Peter’s Okorie
innocent.p@hotmail.comI added some extra garlic and ginger to the sauce, and it was amazing!
Jody Perrine
j_p@gmail.comThe sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but the broccoli was cooked perfectly.
Roman Santangelo
r-s0@hotmail.comThis was my first time cooking Chinese broccoli, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.
Jack Morris
jack_m@aol.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The broccoli is always tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!
Gul Nazar
nazar_g@yahoo.comThis Chinese broccoli dish was a hit! The florets were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal.