Vegetable craving -not a joke. Meet your new addiction: stir fry Gailan with dried shrimp.
Gai Lan, also called Chinese broccoli or kale, features thick stems and dark green leaves.
Its flavor strikes a balance between slight bitterness and sweetness. Oyster sauce pairs perfectly with the gentle mustardy undertones of Gai Lan.
The tiny sun-dried shrimps in this recipe are widely used in many Asian cuisines, to impart unique umami and sweet seafood-like flavors. You only need a few tablespoonfuls to bring a plain vegetable dish to new heights of deliciousness.
A plain bowl of steamed veggies lacks inspiration. Healthy food should be a delight, making good eating habits stick.
Try this easy-to-make and delicious stir-fried Gai Lan dish!
Gai Lan Stir Fry
Make a delicious Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan) stir fry with small dried shrimp and oyster sauce. Explore the art of cooking Chinese vegetables with this simple recipe!
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Servings 2
Ingredients
- 250 g GaiLan (cut into 5cm pieces)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fried Garlic
- 2 tablespoon dried shrimps
Instructions
- Put a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Add GaiLan stems and cook for 2 minutes until just tender. Add the remaining leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Drain the water out of the pot and set aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan over high heat. Add the oil, fried garlic and dried shrimps. Cook until shrimps turn slightly golden.
- Add oyster sauce and cooked Gailan. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2206IUVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg
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