Chinese broccoli, also known as gai lan, is a popular vegetable that is often cooked with a variety of sauces and ingredients. Crabmeat and Chinese broccoli is a classic dish that is both delicious and nutritious. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor, this recipe is perfect for you. This combination of flavors will be a hit with the entire family.
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CHINESE BEEF AND BROCCOLI
Make and share this Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lkadlec
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice the steak against the grain into very thin slices.
- Combine the soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch and pour this mixture over the steak.
- Marinate the meat for 15 minutes.
- While the meat is marinating, slice the broccoli at a diagonal and mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan for 30 seconds, add oil, wait about 20 seconds, and add minced garlic and ginger root. Fry over high heat, stirring constantly for about 20 seconds more, then add the beef.
- Stir-fry, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Add broccoli and stir-fry for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the broccoli is cooked but still crisp and still dark green.
- Serve hot. This is low in carbohydrates.
CHINESE BROCCOLI
This is my favorite creation that combines Asian flavors with this wonderful veggie.
Provided by Somer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Chinese broccoli and cook uncovered until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss the broccoli in the sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 705.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH CRABMEAT
Provided by Nina Simonds
Categories Wok Leafy Green Shellfish Side Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Seafood Crab Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel broccoli stems with a vegetable peeler, then, keeping stems separate, cut stems, leaves, and florets diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Cook stem pieces in an 8-quart pot of (unsalted) boiling water 1 minute, then add leaves and florets and cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain broccoli well.
- Stir together chicken broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons rice wine in a bowl until combined well.
- Heat wok over high heat until a bead of water dropped onto cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 2 1/4 teaspoons oil, swirling it around wok. Add crabmeat and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add remaining 2 tablespoons rice wine, then stir-fry 30 seconds more and transfer to a bowl.
- Add remaining 2 1/4 teaspoons oil to wok and heat until it begins to smoke. Add scallion and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Stir sauce, then add to wok and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broccoli and crabmeat, then toss lightly to combine and transfer to a platter. Serve immediately.
- *Available at Asian markets and ethnicgrocer.com.
STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH CRABMEAT
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pare outer layer from broccoli stalks. Cut broccoli lengthwise into 1-inch stems remove flowerets. Cut stems diagonally into 1/4-inch slices. Place broccoli stems in boiling water heat to boiling. Cover and cook 30 seconds. Add flowerets heat to boiling. Cover and cook 30 seconds drain. Immediately rinse in cold water drain. Drain crabmeat thoroughly remove cartilage. Squeeze out excess moisture. Cut green onions diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Mix cornstarch and water.Heat wok until very hot. Add vegetable oil tilt wok to coat side. Add broccoli and garlic stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth and salt heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture cook and stir until thickened. Stir in crabmeat, green onions and sesame oil cook and stir 1 minute or until crabmeat is hot.4 servings**Fresh crabmeat adds such a wonderful flavor that the cooking and picking process is truly worth the effort. Drop 2 Dungeness crabs into boiling water in a large kettle or stockpot. Simmer about 10 minutes and drain. When crabs are cool enough to handle, break off claws andd extract meat with a small fork or pick. Pull off the top shell and break off the legs. Scrape away the gills and remove internal organs carefully. Pick out as much meat as you can find in the body and legs.From "Betty Crocker's New Chinese Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH CRABMEAT
A quick and easy stir-fry side dish features delicate flavors of broccoli with salad-style imitation crabmeat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pare outer layer from broccoli. Cut broccoli lengthwise into 1-inch stems; remove flowerets. Cut stems diagonally into 1/4-inch slices. Place broccoli stems in boiling water; heat to boiling. Cover and cook 30 seconds. Add flowerets; heat to boiling. Cover and cook 30 seconds; drain. Immediately rinse in cold water; drain.
- Cut green onions into 1/2-inch pieces; slice lengthwise in half. Mix cornstarch and water.
- Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add broccoli and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute.
- Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in crabmeat, green onions and sesame oil; cook and stir 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg
CRAB BROCCOLI BAKE
Here's a quick, easy and healthy casserole for dinner. Add some brown rice, or whole grain bread - and a salad for a great meal!
Provided by erinBOberrin
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place broccoli in bottom of dish; add flaked crab and onion.
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard and italian seasoning; spread over top of crab mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
EASY CHINESE BROCCOLI
Chinese broccoli is also known as jiè-lán or gai lan. It pairs well with most Chinese dishes.
Provided by kassybee
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour about 1 inch of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place Chinese broccoli in the saucepan and cover with the lid. Cook until stems are tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Use tongs to transfer to a plate.
- Mix oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil together in a bowl. Drizzle sauce over the cooked Chinese broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 324.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest Chinese broccoli you can find. Look for bunches with bright green leaves and crisp stalks.
- Prepare the Chinese broccoli properly. Wash the broccoli thoroughly and remove any tough stems. Cut the broccoli into 1-inch pieces.
- Cook the Chinese broccoli quickly. Overcooking will make the broccoli mushy. Stir-fry the broccoli for 2-3 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp.
- Use high-quality crabmeat. Fresh or frozen crabmeat will work well in this recipe. Avoid using canned crabmeat, as it is often of poor quality.
- Season the dish to taste. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Conclusion:
Chinese broccoli with crabmeat is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The broccoli is tender-crisp and the crabmeat is succulent and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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