Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Steamed Chinese broccoli is served with a savory garlic-ginger oyster sauce, just like the classic Yum Cha side dish.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 8 minutes
- Servings: 2 servings
Recipe
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Steamed Chinese broccoli is served with a savory garlic-ginger oyster sauce, just like the classic Yum Cha side dish.
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- Prep
- 3 minutes
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Total
- 8 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Oyster sauce
Equipment
- Steamer
- Small saucepan
Instructions
Step 1: Trim the ends off the Chinese broccoli. If any stems are very thick, cut them in half so all the stems are approximately the same width.

Step 2: Steam the Chinese broccoli using your preferred method. To microwave-steam it, cook in a steamer on high for 4 minutes. The stems should be just cooked, not very soft or floppy.
Step 3: Stack the Chinese broccoli together and cut it into 4-inch (10 cm) lengths, then stack the pieces neatly.
Oyster sauce
Step 4: Combine the water and corn flour in a small saucepan, mixing until the corn flour dissolves.
Step 5: Add the remaining ingredients. Set the stove to medium heat and bring the sauce to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds to thicken, then remove from the heat.

Step 6: Drizzle the sauce over the Chinese broccoli and serve. It is best served warm.

Notes
For a nonalcoholic alternative, leave out the Chinese cooking wine and use chicken stock or broth instead of the water.
Extra sauce can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for around 5 days.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 91 kcal
- Fat
- 4.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8.7 g
- Sugar
- 1.1 g
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Sodium
- 439 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Steamed Chinese broccoli, also called gai lan, gets a savory-sweet finish from oyster sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, soy, and Chinese cooking wine. Serve it warm as a vegetable side.

Chinese cooking wine adds depth to the sauce. You can substitute mirin or dry sherry.





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