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Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) 蠔油芥籣

Learn how to cook Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) with 4 simple ingredients! Super easy to perfectly cook this popular nutritious vegetable dish served in Chinese restaurants. Deliciously crunchy-crisp Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce.

Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 25 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan 芥蘭)
  • 8 cups (2L) water
  • 1 tablespoon (18g) salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) peanut oil or olive oil
Optional Sauce:
  • oyster sauce

Instructions

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  1. Wash Chinese Broccoli: Rinse Gai Lan under cold water, then drain well. We usually trim the end of the stems. You can remove the flowers, but they are edible and yummy.
  2. Cook Chinese Broccoli: Add 8 cups (2L) water in Instant Pot with 1 tbsp (18g) fine salt and 1 tbsp (15ml) peanut oil or olive oil. Bring the water to a rolling boil using the "Saute More" function. *Pro Tip: You can use hot water or cook it on the stovetop to save time. Press “Saute” button to “Sauté More” to heat up the Instant Pot. Once the water boils, add Chinese Broccoli in Instant Pot where only the stems are submerged in the boiling water. Depending on the stems' thickness, cook the Gai Lan for 2 - 3 minutes. Then, fully submerge the Gai Lan in the boiling water, then cook for another 1 - 2 minutes.
  3. Drain & Serve: Your crunchy-crisp & juicy Chinese Broccoli is done. Drain well, then serve Chinese Broccoli with oyster sauce (optional).

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 25kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 610mg (25%) Potassium 196mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1229IU (25%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

Calories 25kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 610mg 25%
Potassium 196mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1229IU 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.