Chinese Broccoli With Oyster Sauce & Garlic (Easy Gai Lan Recipe)
This easy Cantonese-style Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce recipe delivers tender-crisp gai lan coated in a savory garlic sauce. Perfect as a quick side dish for any Chinese meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb Chinese broccoli gai lan
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ tbsp neutral oil
- ½ tsp sesame oil optional
Instructions
- Trim and wash gai lan; cut large stems in half lengthwise.
- Blanch in boiling salted water for 1–1½ minutes until bright green.
- Shock in ice water, drain well, and set aside.
- Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sauce mixture and stir until thickened.
- Add gai lan and toss to coat evenly.
- Finish with sesame oil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 110 (6% DV) Carbohydrates: 10g (4% DV) Protein: 4g (8% DV) Fat: 6g (9% DV) Saturated Fat: 1g (5% DV) Fiber: 3g (11% DV) Sugar: 4g Sodium: 520mg (23% DV) Vitamin A: 90% DV Vitamin C: 150% DV Calcium: 10% DV Iron: 8% DV
Note: Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.