Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb gai lan (/ Chinese broccoli (450g))
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1½ inch ginger ((peeled and cut into thin slices) (45g))
  • 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 4 oz mushrooms ((optional))
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shao Hsing cooking wine
  • 1 tsp corn starch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instruction

  • Wash and drain gailan thoroughly. Trim 1 inch off the end of the stalks. Cut off each leave from the stalk and then cut the leave into 2 or 3 bite size pieces at a diagonal, about 2 to 3 inches in length. Cut the top part of the remaining stalk into bite size pieces as well, leaving the remaining end of 3 to 5 inches. This woody section should be peeled with a paring knife before cutting diagonally into bite size pieces. Stems and leaves should preferably be separated.
  • Heat a wok or large pan. When it is hot, add vegetable oil. Sauté ginger for about 1 minute. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Add the gai lan stems and mushrooms (if using). Fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Now, add the gai lan leaves, soy sauce, and Shao Hsing cooking wine. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. gai lan leaves should be wilted but still crunchy.
  • Pour in cornstarch mixture. Stir to combine for another 1 to 2 minutes. Corn starch mixture will thicken.
  • Turn off heat. Drizzle sesame oil over vegetables. Remove and serve immediately.