Chinese Broccoli

Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is cooked until tender, then tossed with a sweet and savory sauce flavored with ginger, hoisin, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 101 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 bunch Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli), trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook Chinese broccoli in boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and place in a shallow bowl.

Step 2

Whisk together hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat until sauce is thickened and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour sauce over broccoli; toss to coat and serve.