Kale, Chinese broccoli, Chinese kale to some, kai-lan or gay-lan – they all refer to the same vegetable. Choose which name you prefer. In any case, let Cooking Like A Pro share with you a simple stir-fry kale recipe. This will take just a few minutes of cooking time, I promise!
Let’s cook kai-lan stir-fry in oyster sauce!
Kale is one of those dark green, leafy vegetables. By those traits alone, you may guess that this vegetable hosts a powerhouse of nutrients. And how right you may be! Just like the broccoli and spinach, kale provides great benefits to our cardiovascular and over-all health. Adding kale in our diets would help boost our immune system and energy levels. Fortunately for all of us, kale is a low-calorie food, too; which makes it great for the weight conscious lots.
Let’s start cooking!
Kai-lan stir-fry
Ingredients
- kale cut in halves
- garlic crushed
- garlic crushed and chopped
- oyster sauce
- fish sauce
- Chinese cooking wine optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil
- hot water
Instructions
- Put oil in a very hot pan or wok.
Make sure the heat is medium-high. This helps in locking in the nutrients in vegetables as they tend to cook faster.
- Saute' the chopped garlic.
- When the garlic turns golden, add in the hard part of the kale. Stir well.
- Cover the pan for about 2 minutes to soften the kale.
- Add in the leafy part of the kale and the crushed garlic. Stir well.
- Season with fish sauce and oyster sauce.
- Add a little water if you want to have a bit of a sauce.
- Lower the heat and cover the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add half a teaspoon of Chinese cooking wine.
- Cover the dish and turn off the heat.
- Serve while hot.
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Notes
Notice that I didn’t add any artificial seasonings here in the form of MSG or flavored mixes. If you think the dish lacks in flavor, add some oyster sauce in there. If it gets too salty though, try adding water and/or sugar into the dish. The trick is to season with a little of each ingredient so you can easily play with the flavors.
Tips and Tricks to make Kai-lan stir-fry
Chinese broccoli, or kai lan, can be a bit chewy, especially when cooked too long. Cut the thick stems into thin slices and cook them quickly on high heat. Adding garlic and kale leaves is the next step. Using only a small amount of oyster sauce will ensure that the vegetables are cooked perfectly and keep their nutrients. When cooking Kai-lan, remember to only cook it until the leaves are wilted. Otherwise, they will become chewy.
You can make the sauce ahead of time. The stir-fry sauce can be made in five minutes and served with the cooked vegetables. This dish will not only be delicious but will be a healthy and nutritious meal for you and your family. You can use this recipe to prepare a simple supper for yourself or as a side dish with your favorite dishes. You can even freeze the leftovers and use them to make a quick and easy stir-fry whenever you’d like.
While Chinese broccoli is a great healthy dish, it can also be chewy. The main ingredients in this stir-fry are garlic and kale. The vegetables should be cooked just until they are tender. For a vegan version, substitute vegan oyster sauce. Its tangy, sweet sauce can be poured over the top of the dish after it has been browned and mixed in. After that, the vegetables are ready to be served!
To make a Kai-lan stir-fry, begin by heating the oil in a pan with medium heat. A medium-high heat will lock in the nutrients in the vegetables. This stir-fry is a great dish to eat with rice. In addition to the vegetables, it also contains mushrooms and garlic. The mushrooms and garlic are the essential components of this recipe, while the beef and kale are the main ingredients.
In addition to the sauce, Kai-lan can be made with either vegan or conventional oyster sauce. While oyster sauce is typically the most popular ingredient, butter is a better choice for this stir-fry. Although butter is not the best cooking oil, it gives the veggies more flavor and may even be vegan-friendly. The vegetables are best paired with a curry like a south african curry or a rice-based babi asam or a bowl of rice.
As a healthy choice, Kai-lan stir-fry is a delicious way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. This vegetable can be eaten alone or with noodles and is a great side dish. Often, kale is a popular Asian staple, and can be used in both stir-fries. Traditionally, it’s eaten with a sauce of chinese crab, rice wine, curry, and rice. However, if you prefer a vegan version, substitute a vegetarian oyster sauce for the traditional oyster-based sauce.
As an ethnic Chinese food, Kai-lan is one of the most popular stir-fry recipes in the world. It is often known as Chinese broccoli, kale.. It can be tricky to prepare, but the flavor of this green vegetable is easily balanced with a variety of condiments. For example, you can use oyster sauce, soy sauce, or even kaili sauce. Once you’ve done this, you’ll be amazed at how good it tastes.
