Chinese Broccoli Recipe

Step 1

Wash the Chinese broccoli. Cut off part of the stem that is tough.

Step 2

Peel of the tough fiber n the surface of the stalk with a knife or vegetable peeler.

Step 3

Boil about 1 liter of water in a stockpot or the wok.

Step 4

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and a half teaspoon of baking soda.

Step 5

Blanch the broccoli for five minute until the stalks are tender. Drained.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the pan/wok. Saute the garlic bulb and ginger slices until aromatic.

Step 7

Add the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 8

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the pan/wok. Saute the chopped garlic until golden brown. Remove the garlic and add the ginger slices to continue sautéing for a minute.

Step 9

Add the vegetables and stir fry for half a minute.

Step 10

Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover with a lid. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the lid and continue to stir-fry until the water is dried out.

Step 12

Combine the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water. Heat up in a small pot until the sugar dissolves.

Step 13

Place the vegetables on a serving plate, cut the Chinese broccoli lengthwise into two.

Step 14

Drizzle the sauce onto the vegetable.

Step 15

Garnish with fried garlic and serve.