Blanched Gai Lan With Oyster Sauce (Chinese Broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced finely
- 1 - 1 1/2 lb gai lan (chinese broccoli)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Combine the oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken stock, rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens.
- Set aside.
- Wash the gai lan in cold water.
- Trim off and discard the tough bottoms.
- Peel stalks if they are thick and tough; leave gai lan whole or cut into thirds.
- Bring 1-3 quarts of water to a boil in a wok and add the soy and oil.
- Add the greens, bring back to a second boil with lid on.
- Turn off the heat and let greens steam for a minute or two.
- When the green stalks brighten, test one for doneness.
- It should be tender and crisp.
- Drain immediately and shake off excess water.
- Transfer to a platter, pour dressing over, and serve immediately.
oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken stock, rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chinese broccoli, soy sauce, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blanched-gai-lan-with-oyster-sauce-chinese-broccoli-83997 (may not work)