Dad’s Recipe: Basic Stir Fried Garlic & Oyster Sauce Gai Lan Chinese Broccoli

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness.

gai lan

🥗Healthier: broccoli

💰Cheaper: bok choy

Broccoli is a nutritious alternative, while bok choy is often more affordable.

Wash gai lan thoroughly and trim the ends.

Slice garlic thinly and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add gai lan to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water in a small bowl.

Pour the sauce mixture over the gai lan and stir well to coat evenly.

Add a splash of sesame oil and stir to combine.

Dissolve cornstarch in a little water and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Cook for an additional minute until the sauce is glossy and thickened.

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

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