Gai Lan Recipe
Chinese broccoli, tomatoes, chili oil, oyster sauce, toasted garlic, Szechuan peppercorn.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Gai Lan
Wash the Gai Lan thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends of the stems and cut the broccoli into manageable pieces, about 2-3 inches long.
- 2
Blanch the Gai Lan
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Gai Lan and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the chili oil, oyster sauce, and Szechuan peppercorn. Adjust the quantity of chili oil to taste.
- 4
Combine and serve
In a large bowl, toss the blanched Gai Lan with the sauce and diced tomatoes. Top with toasted garlic. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice.
