Garlic Yu Choy Sum
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Garlic Yu Choy Sum
Description
Garlic Yu Choy Sum features fresh choy sum cooked quickly to maintain a crisp yet tender bite. The recipe starts by stir-frying garlic until golden to release its aroma and richness, then adds the washed and soaked choy sum along with water to gently steam the leaves. A mixture of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil provides a salty and slightly sweet seasoning, highlighting the mild bitterness of the greens.
The method ensures minimal cooking time, preserving the texture and color of the choy sum while infusing it with savory garlic notes. This dish works well as a vegetable side for rice or meat dishes.
Washing and soaking the choy sum thoroughly is essential to remove dirt and grit. Careful timing in cooking preserves the delicate texture without overcooking.
Ingredients
- ½ lb choy sum
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan and turn on medium to high fire. Then, add 4 cloves of garlic.
- Stir fry the garlic until it's golden brown.
- Put the washed and soaked ½ pound yu choi sum into a pan and add 1 cup of water. Next, cover a lid and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, stir it or flip the other side to cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- While cooking yu choy sum, add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small container and mix it.
- When yu choy sum is ready, pour the sauce over and serve.
Notes
- Wash and soak choy sum for at least 15 minutes, rinsing multiple times to remove dirt and grit.
- Stir-fry garlic until golden brown to maximize its aroma before adding the vegetables.
- Cover and cook choy sum with water briefly (1-2 minutes each side) to keep a crisp-tender texture.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked choy sum immediately before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7560IU | 151% |
| Vitamin C | 97mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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