SPICY GAI LAN AND BEAN CURD SOUP
Gai Lan, which is known as Chinese broccoli, can be found at many Asian grocers. But if you can't find it, don't despair, fresh tender broccoli can be substituted in a pinch (it tastes quite similar anyway). This makes a wonderful light soup which can be totally vegetarian if you wish. It does turn out a bit spicy with the full three peppers sliced in (with the seeds)(I used fresh red Thai dragons in the recipe), so adjust the heat to your own taste. I think this also might be nice with chicken substituted for the tofu- if you choose to do that, add about 10-12 ounces of chopped cooked chicken where you would add the tofu. Enjoy!
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Clear Soup
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring broth, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce (if using) to a boil in a large sauce pan.
- Add sliced gai lan and chopped chillies, return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Gently add tofu and chopped scallions to soup, stirring without breaking tofu.
- Cook 2-3 minutes on low heat or until soup is heated though.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.4
BEAN CURD SZECHUAN-STYLE (MA PO DOFU)
Literally translates as" "pock-marked old lady tofu." For more background see Daydream's recipe (which is very different from this one) "recipe #78452" A simpler version from some of the others I have seen on this site. This version is adapted from a Chinese cookbook that my Mandarin tutee gave me as a college graduation gift--"Chinese Cooking" from JG press. It is very helpful to have all of your ingredients prepared and ready to go before you start the wok because it goes very fast from that point on! Where it calls for 'hot bean sauce' I use tobanjan/lajiaojiang (chili bean paste), 'Lan Chi' (lanji in pinyin) brand, but the recipe says you can also substitute two dried red chiles. You can experiment with different tofu to see what keeps its shape the best; I have personally found that the semi-firm, locally made fresh tofu that I can get at the Uwajimaya here holds up well. This recipe reminds me of the tofu that I used to order at one of my favorite restaurants in Shanghai.
Provided by Cinizini
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 27m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut bean curd into .5-inch cubes, place in a colander and leave to drain for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl blend the marinade: 1 tsp of soy sauce, sherry, and sweet bean or hoisin sauce; add pork and stir to coat.
- Stir in 1 tsp of the oil and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a wok or wide frying pan over high heat.
- When pan is hot, add remaining veg oil.
- When oil begins to heat (i.e. passes the "water droplet test" where a sprinkling of water thrown into the oil starts to crackle--careful here) add ginger and garlic.
- Stir once, then add pork and stir-fry until meat isn't pink any more, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in hot bean sauce (lajiaojiang or tobanjan).
- Add drained beancurd, the water and the 2 Tbsp soy sauce.
- Simmer for 3 minutes, then add green onion.
- Re-mix cornstarch and water with a fork, add to pan and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens (this happens very quickly).
- Sprinkle with crushed szechuan peppercorns just before serving.
- Serve over large mounds of hot white rice.
- I have served this along with some stir-fried Chinese broccoli (gai lan) seasoned with a little oyster sauce, or some baby bok choy stir fried with a little sesame oil.
- For a vegetarian version, this recipe also works if you omit the meat.
- You could also try using some kind of veggie sausage, like Morningstar crumbles, in place of the pork.
DIM SUM STYLE GAI-LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI)
This tastes just like the Gai-Lan that my DBF and I get when we go to Dim Sum on Sundays. It is really easy to make at home. It is similar to regular broccoli but it is slightly milder and has broad flat leaves instead of florets. If you can't find Gai Lan, you can substitute broccolini. The baking soda helps the broccoli retain its green color while cooking.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gai Lan: Rinse gai lan and trim the end of the stems. Bring eight cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or stock pot. Stir in salt, baking soda, garlic and ginger. Add gai-lan. Cover and simmer about 4 minutes, until the gai lan turns bright green and is tender-crisp. Drain and serve drizzled with the oyster sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
- Sauce: Mix oyster sauce with water or broth, mirin and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil to melt the sugar. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1870.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.7
GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI ) WITH OYSTER SAUCE
Very quick and delicious preparation for gai lan or kai lan. Gai lan is sometimes referred to as Chinese broccoli. The stalks are thinner than regular broccoli and as a bonus you also get to eat beautiful yellow gai lan flowers that are often bundled together. This dish is often served at dim sum restaurants. Cooking time is very, very quick and should not be overcooked.
Provided by Rinshinomori
Categories Vegetable
Time 8m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the gai lan and trim the ends of stalk (about 1/2 inch) and discard the ends.
- Mix the chicken stock, sake, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large wok or pan heat 1 1/2 T vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook until lightly golden about 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful you do not burn the garlic.
- Turn the heat to high and add the ginger and cook for 15 to 20 seconds and add gai lan stalks.
- With a large spoon or spatula scoop up the oil and bathe the gai lan stalks for about 1 minute.
- Pour the chicken stock mixture and immediately cover the wok or the pan with a tight fitting lid.
- Turn down the heat to medium and let gai lan steam for about 3-4 minutes. You should be able to easily pierce with the stalks with a fork.
- Remove the gai lan to a plate, leaving any remaining stock mixture in the wok or the pan and add oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for about 1 minute on medium high and pour the sauce over the cooked gai lan and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 390.9, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.7
SPICY GAI LAN SOUP
Soup I made one day when I had leftover produce from the Asian market. I recommend the gai lan and the wakame to get the right flavor, but I'm sure you could use similar greens and seaweed in a pinch.
Provided by Mozwhite
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 7/8 Quarts, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 T vegetable oil in a 3 qt pot.
- Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients, stir, fill pot to the top with cold water, return to the stove and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.2
BLANCHED GAI LAN WITH OYSTER SAUCE (CHINESE BROCCOLI)
Gai lan is Chinese broccoli. I first had this when we went out for Dim Sum. The stalks are crisp the dressing is salty, sweet and rich.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken stock, rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens.
- Set aside.
- Wash the gai lan in cold water.
- Trim off and discard the tough bottoms.
- Peel stalks if they are thick and tough; leave gai lan whole or cut into thirds.
- Bring 1-3 quarts of water to a boil in a wok and add the soy and oil.
- Add the greens, bring back to a second boil with lid on.
- Turn off the heat and let greens steam for a minute or two.
- When the green stalks brighten, test one for doneness.
- It should be tender and crisp.
- Drain immediately and shake off excess water.
- Transfer to a platter, pour dressing over, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 424.7, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.7
GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) AND BEEF
My Chinese roommate taught me to make this yummy dish. Mostly because she got tired of making it for me as I can't get enough of it. This is so good and your house will be filled with wonderful smells. If you like garlic this is a must.
Provided by Pepper Monkey
Categories Steak
Time 1h
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine sauces and oil and marinate beef in them for about 30 minutes.
- It should cover all of the beef.
- If not add more in even amounts.
- Meanwhile wash gai lan well and cut into three to four inch pieces.
- (Note: seems to taste better when leaves and stalks are attached) 5-A Boil a large pot of water 5-B When water boils drop pieces of gai lan into boiling water and remove when desired softness.
- (I like mine a little crispy) Heat a frying pan or wok over medium high heat.
- When pan is hot, sauté garlic in about 1 tsp of oil until just lightly browned.
- Be careful-- this will sizzle a lot.
- When garlic is browned dump in the beef with marinade and sauté until done.
- Serve over steamed rice, and Chinese broccoli.
- Use remaining sauce with rice and veggie.
- NOTE: This might be too salty for some. I suggest using a lite soy sauce instead of regular to reduce the salt content some.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 4836.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2, Protein 6.4
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