Best 5 Stir Fried Chinese Broccoli Recipes

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Stir-fried Chinese broccoli, also known as gai lan or kailaan, is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. It is a healthy and versatile dish that can be easily made at home. The key to making a great stir-fried Chinese broccoli is to use fresh, tender broccoli and to cook it quickly over high heat. This will help to preserve the broccoli's bright green color and crisp texture. There are many different ways to stir-fry Chinese broccoli, and each recipe has its own unique flavor profile. Some popular ingredients that are often added to stir-fried Chinese broccoli include garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.

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CHINESE-STYLE STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI, CARROTS AND LEEKS



Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Broccoli, Carrots and Leeks image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch broccoli
3 medium carrots, scraped
3 medium leeks, white part only
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Trim the broccoli, discarding thick stems and leaves. Cut into flowerets. Slice carrots and leeks thinly.
  • In a wok or large saute pan, heat the peanut oil. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry briefly to flavor the oil. Add broccoli, carrots and leeks and toss briefly to mix well. Add chicken broth, cover and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Remove cover, raise heat, and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • While vegetables are cooking, toast sesame seeds in a separate saute pan until they are golden brown. Set aside.
  • When vegetables are done, add soy sauce and mix well. Remove from heat, turn into a warm serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sesame oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 98 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

STIR-FRIED CHINESE BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN WITH HOISIN



Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli and Chicken With Hoisin image

The extra step to "velvet" the chicken is worth it for such tender, succulent chicken. I always look for sustainably raised chicken.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 3 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut across the grain in 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 bunch Chinese broccoli (about 1 pound), ends trimmed
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced thin
Rice, whole grains or noodles for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch, add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan and add the Chinese broccoli. Boil 2 minutes, until it is just crisp-tender, and transfer it to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the water from the pot. Drain the broccoli and dry on paper towels. Cut into 2-inch lengths
  • Combine the remaining rice wine, the hoisin sauce and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set near your wok
  • Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the remaining oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the mushrooms, chicken, broccoli, hoisin sauce mixture and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, and serve with grains or noodles

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 794 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES (CABBAGE, CHINESE MUSHROOMS, AND BROCCOLI)



Stir-Fried Vegetables (Cabbage, Chinese Mushrooms, and Broccoli) image

Delicious vegetarian dish. Perfect as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to accompany meat, especially chicken. Serves 4 as part of a Chinese-style meal or 2 as a main dish.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ounce dried Chinese mushrooms (donggu or doong gwoo, similar to Japanese shittake but more earthy and smoky)
2 1/2 ounces broccoli florets, cut through their stems into thin slices (1 cup)
1 lb napa cabbage or 1 lb kale
2 ounces jicama, peeled & cut into 2-inch-by-1/4-inch strips
2 ounces bamboo shoots, drained rinsed & finely shredded
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled & grated
water (if needed)
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
4 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon hawaiian salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Soak the mushrooms in hot water until they soften (15-20 minutes).
  • Rinse under cold running water to remove any sand and squeeze out excess water to drain.
  • With a sharp knife, remove the stems & discard.
  • Finely shred the caps; set aside.
  • Blanch broccoli in boiling water and drain.
  • Chop cabbage into long shreds, about 1/4-inch wide.
  • Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat until it is hot.
  • Add oil, wait until the oil gets very hot, almost smoking (the vegetables should sizzle during the entire cooking time); add ginger and cook for 20 seconds.
  • Add the mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage, jicama, and bamboo, and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the sauce and continue to stir-fry until broccoli and cabbage are tender (3 minutes), adding about a tablespoon of water, if needed, to keep moist.
  • Spoon onto a platter, sprinkle with sesame oil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 2208.7, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.2

STIR-FRIED CHINESE BROCCOLI



Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli image

Categories     Wok     Garlic     Side     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Broccoli     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of larger meal)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 lb Chinese broccoli (sometimes known as Chinese kale), ends of stems trimmed and broccoli cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup Thai chicken stock or canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons Thai yellow bean sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Special Equipment
a large (6-qt) wok

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok over high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry garlic until pale golden, 10 to 15 seconds. Add broccoli and stock and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bean sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and stir-fry until broccoli is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

STIR-FRIED CHINESE BROCCOLI AND BACON



Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli and Bacon image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 stalks Chinese broccoli (gai lan), about 12 ounces
3 ounces Chinese Bacon (lop yok), store bought or homemade
1 teaspoon thin soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shao Hsing rice cooking wine
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

Steps:

  • Wash the Chinese broccoli in several changes of cold water and drain thoroughly in a colander until dry to the touch. Trim 1/4-inch from the bottom of each stalk. Stalks that are more than 1/2-inch in diameter should be peeled with a paring knife, then halved lengthwise. Cut the broccoli stalks and leaves into 2 1/2-inch long pieces, keeping the stalk ends separate from the leaves and buds. Remove and discard the hard rind and thick layer of fat attached to the rind from the Chinese bacon. Cut into very thin slices crosswise. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar; set aside. Heat a 14-inch flat bottomed wok or skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the vegetable oil and garlic, and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add the Chinese bacon and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add only the broccoli stalks and stir-fry 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until stalks are bright green. Add the leaves and continue stir-frying 1 minute, or until the leaves are just limp. Swirl in the soy sauce mixture and continue stir-frying 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender but still bright green. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor and texture, use young Chinese broccoli with tender stems and dark green leaves.
  • To prepare the Chinese broccoli, cut off the tough ends of the stems and then cut the broccoli into 2-3 inch pieces.
  • If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
  • To make the stir-fry sauce, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the ginger and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the Chinese broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender.
  • Push the broccoli to the sides of the wok and add the stir-fry sauce to the center. Cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir the broccoli into the sauce and cook for 1 minute more, or until the broccoli is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried Chinese broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The broccoli is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is savory and slightly sweet. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give stir-fried Chinese broccoli a try.

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