Kai Lan with Oyster Sauce
13 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
About this dish
Chinese broccoli blanched until just tender-crisp, drained well and finished with a warm garlicky oyster sauce, a simple side found at every zi char stall.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya, Sesame, Molluscs
Diet Info
Pescatarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Chinese broccolitrimmed400 g
- Garlic clovesthinly sliced3
Dried Goods
- Sugar0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce3 tbsp
- Sesame Oil1 tsp
Utensils
- Large saucepan
- Small saucepan
- Colander
Method
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil.
Blanch the Chinese broccoli for two minutes until just tender-crisp and bright green.
Drain thoroughly in a colander and arrange on a serving plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan and fry the garlic for one minute until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the oyster sauce, sugar and two tablespoons of water, simmering for one minute until slightly thickened.
Drizzle the garlic oyster sauce and sesame oil over the greens and serve immediately.