Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce

This is a popular Chinese dish, which is quick and easy to make. Blanched choy sum, also known as flowering bok choy, is served with a well seasoned oyster sauce. Enjoy as a side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch white sugar
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
• ⅛ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• 3 tablespoons water, divided, or as needed
• 1 pound choy sum
• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan of water, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 pinch salt, and 1 pinch sugar to a boil. Add choy sum and cook for 30 seconds. Drain, pressing gently to squeeze out excess water. Place choy sum on a serving dish.

Step 2

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons water, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and monosodium glutamate; bring to a boil.

Step 3

Mix remaining 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Pour into the wok; cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over the choy sum.