Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)

Chinese Broccoli in Brown Sauce with Chilies and Garlic is a savory and spicy
dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and fresh, crisp textures. This
classic Chinese recipe features tender Chinese broccoli (gai lan) tossed in a
rich brown sauce infused with garlic and chilies, creating an irresistible side
dish or main course. Simple yet packed with flavor, this dish will elevate your
meal with its delightful blend of tastes and aromas.

Servings: 2

Author:

Prep Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
5 minutes

Total Time
10 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

Chinese Asian

Keywords:

chinese Side Dishes Vegetables Brown Sauce Chinese Broccoli Gai Lan

🧂 Ingredients

1 Bunch Chinese Broccoli
1 Tsp Cooking
¼ Cup water
1 Tbsp. Corn Starch
4 Garlic cloves

sliced
1 Birds eye

or Thai chili finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Vegan Oyster Sauce

Instructions

1 In a small pan with heat OFF, add water and corn starch. Stir to create a
slurry.
2 Turn on the heat to lowest possible, and stir so the slurry thickens.
3 Add Garlic, Bird Eye chilies, brown sugar, and vegan oyster sauce along with a
little more water to adjust consistency of the sauce. Set Aside to cool.
4 Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add a little cooking oil.
5 Add Chinese Broccoli to the water, and cook for 60 seconds.
6 Remove the cooked Chinese broccoli, and chop them in half, and transfer to
serving plate.
7 Pour the sauce over the broccoli.
8 Serve and Enjoy 🙂

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Serving	1 Serving
Calories	30 kcal