5 from 18 votes
Blanched Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce
This Blanched Choy Sum recipe highlights the tender-crisp texture of the greens enhanced by a fragrant garlic sauce. The lightly boiled choy sum is quickly blanched to maintain crunch and color, then dressed with a warm sauce made with sautéed garlic, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. The balance of the mild, slightly bitter greens with the savory sauce makes it a straightforward vegetable side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
2 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 choy sum bunch
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or grape seed oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and add some salt.
- Add the stem part of choy sum first into the boiling water, wait for 30 seconds, then add the rest of leafy parts into the water. Blanch the greens for about 2 minutes or until crisp soft.
- Drain choy sum to the strainer. Arrange it on the cutting board and cut them in half lengthwise. Transfer the greens in a serving dish.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, water and sesame oil; stir well.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the sauce over choy sum. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
2kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.