Dim Sum Style Gai-Lan

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Gai lan, also called Chinese broccoli, is similar to regular broccoli but with a milder flavor, longer, leaner stems and broad leaves in place of florets. It often steamed, but is also delicious raw chopped in salads. It’s traditionally served from dim sum carts drizzled with sweet and salty oyster sauce. If gai lan is not in season, substitute regular broccoli or broccolini.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

1 lb. Gai Lan or Chinese broccoli
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled
2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Gai Lan
Rinse gai lan and trim the end of the stems. Bring eight cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in salt, baking soda, garlic and ginger. Add gai-lan. Cover and simmer about 4 minutes, until the gai lan turns bright green and is tender-crisp. Drain and serve drizzled with the oyster sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Sauce
3 Tbs. oyster sauce
3 Tbs. water or chicken broth
1 Tbs. mirin or dry sherry
1 Tbs. sugar

Mix oyster sauce with water or broth, mirin and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil to melt the sugar. Remove from heat.

TIP: Adding a little baking soda to your vegetable cooking water will keep green vegetables greener.

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving, (142g): 90 calories (10 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 3g protein


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