TENDER CHINESE BROCCOLI (GAI LAN)
My favorite veggie is "gai lan," also known as "Chinese broccoli" or "Chinese kale." It is easily found in Asian groceries these days, and I love the stuff! It doesn't taste like North American broccoli, no sir... I haven't been able to pin down exactly what other veggie it tastes like, but I do believe it resembles tender, tasty artichoke heart. Give it a try! The recipe below is how I make it, although you can also steam it.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the gai lan- don't cut off the long, thick stem because, unlike North American broccoli, the stem of gai lan will cook well to become nice and tender; the flowers are also edible so don't remove them.
- Place gai lan in a Dutch oven and fill with plenty of water.
- Add the chopped garlic.
- Bring water to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the thickest part of the stem is tender.
- Combine the soy, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
- Drain the gai lan and place on serving plate, then drizzle the soy mixture over.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Gai lan is also good with oyster sauce.
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Nora Grace
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for Gai Lan. The sauce is flavorful and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Naveed ullah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Gai Lan. The sauce is flavorful and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Dimama Mhlanga
[email protected]The Gai Lan was a bit too crunchy for my liking, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking it for a bit longer next time.
Roqaia Ramy
[email protected]This dish was a hit at our dinner party! The Gai Lan was tender and the sauce was flavorful. Everyone loved it.
Gc rohit
[email protected]Not a huge fan of Gai Lan, but this recipe made me appreciate it more. The sauce was tasty and the broccoli was cooked well.
anwarul islam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the Gai Lan turned out delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.
Md shjol Shjol
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The Gai Lan was tender and the sauce was flavorful. Definitely recommend this recipe.
Uwezo Malekera
[email protected]The Gai Lan was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was really good.
Jose Delapaz
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Gai Lan was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Karl Gunnery
[email protected]Not a fan of Gai Lan, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.
Aleimy Enriquez
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious dish. The Gai Lan was tender and the sauce was flavorful. Will definitely make this again.
Humaiyon Ch
[email protected]Tried this recipe for Gai Lan last night and it turned out amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. My family loved it!
James Chikoore
[email protected]This Chinese broccoli dish was an absolute hit! The Gai Lan was cooked perfectly, tender yet still slightly crunchy. The garlic and ginger sauce was flavorful and complemented the broccoli beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.