Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Garlic

Name: Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb Chinese broccoli, trimmed; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp vegetarian mushroom sauce; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup water

Crisp-tender gai lan stir-fried with plenty of smashed garlic and a savory mushroom sauce glaze.

16 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

ChineseSideStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbHigh FiberKosher-styleDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb Chinese broccoli, trimmed
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp vegetarian mushroom sauce
2 tsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Mix 2 tbsp vegetarian mushroom sauce, 2 tsp light soy sauce, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl to make the sauce.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
3

Add 6 smashed garlic cloves and fry for 20 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
4

Add 1 lb trimmed Chinese broccoli stems first, then leaves, and stir-fry vigorously for 1 minute.
5

Pour in the sauce mixture, cover with a lid, and steam for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
6

Remove the lid, drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and toss to combine before serving.

Questions

Can I make Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Garlic gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tsp light soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Garlic keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Garlic?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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