Chinese Broccoli

Name: Chinese Broccoli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 454 grams Chinese broccoli (gai lan) or regular broccoli (see notes); 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil; 2 Tbsps soy sauce

Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Chinese Broccoli could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 31 calories. A mixture of regular broccoli, asian sesame oil, soy sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse broccoli. Pull off and discard any yellow or damaged leaves; trim off and discard stem ends. If stalks have a tough, fibrous skin, peel it off. If stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch, cut lengthwise to that size.

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Broccoli

Cut stalks, including leaves and florets, into 2- to 3-inch lengths.

In a 5- to 6-quart covered pan over high heat, bring about 2 quarts water to a boil.

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Water

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Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, just until barely tender to bite, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Broccoli

Drain.

Pour onto a platter.

In a small pitcher or bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil.

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Sesame Oil

Soy Sauce

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Drizzle over broccoli.

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Broccoli

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Servings:

454grams

Chinese broccoli (gai lan) or regular broccoli (see notes)2teaspoons

Asian (toasted) sesame oil 2Tbsps

soy sauce

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The LangeTwins Prince Vineyard Chenin Blanc with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 21 dollars per bottle.