Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make perfect Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce, and learn my family's tips on how to select the freshest gai lan, how to keep it fresh for as long as possible, and how to get the perfect soft, crunchy bite.



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THE STORY

Now retired, my dad has over 50 years of experience as a Chinese chef. Everything he makes is SO GOOD. You won't regret trying this recipe!

Also known as “gaai láan” in Cantonese, this is a super easy recipe that I ate almost every single week growing up. Even for a “simple” dinner, my dad would have at least 3 or 4 courses, and gai lan was always in the rotation as his goto vegetable dish.

We'll also be going over:
How to pick the freshest Chinese Broccoli
How to store gailan at home
How to get the perfect, soft, crunchy texture for gailan
Dietary alternatives to oyster sauce

Video on Wok Hei:    •   Preserving my dad's Lo Mein (蔬菜捞麺)...  



⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲

00:00 Intro
00:58 Wash Chinese Broccoli, boil water, heat wok
01:32 Add olive oil, salt
01:47 Wait for boil, add gai lan, cover
02:31 Cook for 12 minutes + nuances of cooking
04:12 Uncover wok, taste
04:32 Plate, cut, add oil, oyster sauce
05:28 Alternatives to oyster sauce
05:45 Same technique for broccoli
06:39 Meal Time
07:07 How to tell if gai lan is fresh?
07:41 How to maximize freshness?
11:20 How to get the perfect soft, crunchy texture
12:43 On making soups with Chinese Broccoli
13:18 Garlic, ginger & different cooking methods
17:07 On growing Chinese Broccoli
18:09 Thank you!



MY DAD'S SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

If you don't live near an Asian market, most or all of what my dad uses in this recipe can be found on Amazon:
Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce: https://amzn.to/3hLGUtm

Options for Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
Wan Ja Shan Vegetarian Mushroom Oyster Sauce: https://amzn.to/346UC5V
Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir Fry Sauce: https://amzn.to/3mkdDrU

Options for Gluten Free Oyster Sauce
Wok Mei: https://amzn.to/380thnp

I've also included some other Chinese kitchen essentials, used in many of my dad's other recipes:
Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce: https://amzn.to/2RYiFO0
Pearl River Bridge Superior Dark Soy Sauce: https://amzn.to/3jtjwSa
Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon: https://amzn.to/3iTr9ll
Shaoxing Cooking Wine: https://amzn.to/3hY9rMA
Kadoya Sesame Oil: https://amzn.to/3c7EOTu
Pearl River Bridge Superior Light Soy Sauce: https://amzn.to/32EAsQu
Michiu Rice Cooking Wine: https://amzn.to/3oy7dHq
Lao Gan Ma Chili Oil: https://amzn.to/2K1h3Ta
Chinese Sausage / Lap Cheung: https://amzn.to/37aOYlV
Dried Shrimp: https://amzn.to/3lQyAuH
Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (soak for 1520 minutes in warm water before slicing): https://amzn.to/2IR6AJd
Dried Wood Ear Fungus (a few options, depending on what's in stock):
https://amzn.to/3cHYFc1
https://amzn.to/36jgm0o​
https://amzn.to/36vx1OH

These links are affiliate links, which means that if you use our links to purchase these ingredients, Amazon pays my family a small amount for the sale at no extra cost to you. If you use these links, we really appreciate the support!




OTHER CREDITS

Intro Flute Music Performed by Daddy Lau
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