Best 5 Gailan Chinese Broccoli With Tofu Recipes
Gailan Chinese broccoli, also known as Chinese kale, is a popular vegetable in Chinese cuisine, prized for its tender stems, flavorful leaves, and nutritional value. This stir-fried dish combines the mild bitterness of the broccoli with the soft, protein-rich tofu, resulting in a colorful and flavorful meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and ingredient suggestions to create a delicious and satisfying gailan with tofu dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the delightful flavors of gailan Chinese broccoli with tofu.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GAILAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) WITH TOFU
Gailan is a great leafy green vegetable that makes for a great stir-fry. Made this for dinner and couldn't wait to have the leftovers the next day for lunch. Serve with rice or tossed with your favorite noodle. I'm not a vegetarian or anything, but like the value and ease of preparation of tofu in place of chicken.
Provided by Seattle Dad
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 42m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place tofu slices between layers of paper towels. Place a baking sheet over the tofu. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
- Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk sauce until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch in a separate bowl to make a slurry.
- Heat peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add gailan; toss to evenly distribute ginger and garlic. Add water and cover; steam for about 2 minutes. Stir in the sauce, tossing quickly to coat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir the slurry briefly; add to the gailan. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1651.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
DIM SUM STYLE GAI-LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI)
This tastes just like the Gai-Lan that my DBF and I get when we go to Dim Sum on Sundays. It is really easy to make at home. It is similar to regular broccoli but it is slightly milder and has broad flat leaves instead of florets. If you can't find Gai Lan, you can substitute broccolini. The baking soda helps the broccoli retain its green color while cooking.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gai Lan: Rinse gai lan and trim the end of the stems. Bring eight cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or stock pot. Stir in salt, baking soda, garlic and ginger. Add gai-lan. Cover and simmer about 4 minutes, until the gai lan turns bright green and is tender-crisp. Drain and serve drizzled with the oyster sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
- Sauce: Mix oyster sauce with water or broth, mirin and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil to melt the sugar. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1870.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.7
CHINESE TAKEOUT-STYLE TOFU AND BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: firm tofu, vegetable oil, sesame oil, broccoli florets, vegetable broth, garlic cloves, grated ginger, soy sauce, agave syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, toasted sesame seeds, cooked white rice, sliced scallions
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wrap the tofu in 2 layers of paper towels and place on a plate. Put another plate on top of the tofu to weigh it down and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until drained.
- After microwaving, carefully unwrap the tofu and slice into ½-1 inch cubes. Pat each cube dry.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and cook on all sides until golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add broccoli to the hot pan with the vegetable broth. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Steam for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and remaining ½ teaspoon of sesame oil. Stir until softened.
- Add the soy sauce, agave, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened to your desired consistency. Add the sesame seeds and stir to incorporate.
- Return the tofu to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve over white rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 11 grams
GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) AND BEEF
My Chinese roommate taught me to make this yummy dish. Mostly because she got tired of making it for me as I can't get enough of it. This is so good and your house will be filled with wonderful smells. If you like garlic this is a must.
Provided by Pepper Monkey
Categories Steak
Time 1h
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine sauces and oil and marinate beef in them for about 30 minutes.
- It should cover all of the beef.
- If not add more in even amounts.
- Meanwhile wash gai lan well and cut into three to four inch pieces.
- (Note: seems to taste better when leaves and stalks are attached) 5-A Boil a large pot of water 5-B When water boils drop pieces of gai lan into boiling water and remove when desired softness.
- (I like mine a little crispy) Heat a frying pan or wok over medium high heat.
- When pan is hot, sauté garlic in about 1 tsp of oil until just lightly browned.
- Be careful-- this will sizzle a lot.
- When garlic is browned dump in the beef with marinade and sauté until done.
- Serve over steamed rice, and Chinese broccoli.
- Use remaining sauce with rice and veggie.
- NOTE: This might be too salty for some. I suggest using a lite soy sauce instead of regular to reduce the salt content some.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 4836.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2, Protein 6.4
GAILAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) WITH TOFU
Gailan is a great leafy green vegetable that makes for a great stir-fry. Made this for dinner and couldn't wait to have the leftovers the next day for lunch. Serve with rice or tossed with your favorite noodle. I'm not a vegetarian or anything, but like the value and ease of preparation of tofu in place of chicken.
Provided by Seattle Dad
Categories Stir-Fries
Time 42m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place tofu slices between layers of paper towels. Place a baking sheet over the tofu. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
- Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk sauce until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch in a separate bowl to make a slurry.
- Heat peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add gailan; toss to evenly distribute ginger and garlic. Add water and cover; steam for about 2 minutes. Stir in the sauce, tossing quickly to coat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir the slurry briefly; add to the gailan. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1651.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh gai lan. If you can't find gai lan, you can substitute Chinese broccoli or regular broccoli.
- To prepare the gai lan, remove the tough ends of the stems and cut the leaves and stems into 2-3 inch pieces.
- If you are using firm tofu, press it before using to remove excess water. To do this, wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and place a heavy object on top for 15-20 minutes.
- To make the sauce, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
- When cooking the gai lan, be careful not to overcook it. It should be tender but still slightly crunchy.
Conclusion:
Gai lan with tofu is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. It is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This dish is also a good source of protein and fiber. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this is a great option.
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