Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Tender Chinese broccoli coated in a savory oyster sauce glaze with garlic and sesame oil.

⏱ 15 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 10 min cookEasyServes 4Chinese

Ingredients

  • •1.5 lbs Chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into 3-inch pieces
  • •3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • •2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • •1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • •4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • •1/4 cup water
  • •1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • •1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4Add Chinese broccoli pieces and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  5. 5Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all pieces.
  6. 6Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

💡 Gai lan stems need a head start over the leaves. Blanch or stir-fry thick stems first, then add leafy tops before finishing with oyster sauce.

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