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Gai lan with oyster sauce

From the video โ€œ๐Ÿฅฆ Dad's PERFECT Chinese Broccoli (่ ”ๆฒน่Šฅ็ฑฃ) - Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce!โ€ by Made With Lau. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Made With Lau. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video ยท not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~5 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.60*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.40* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
6

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, shellfish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesnโ€™t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.80*for the batch in the video
~$1.60*per serving

You save about ~$14.40* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out โ€” ~$43.20* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving201 kcal ยท 10% of 2,000
Fat14 g18%
Saturated fat2.1 g11%
Sodium1,484 mg65%
Carbohydrate16 g6%
Fiber5.9 g21%
Total sugars3.9 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein6.5 g13%

Estimate from the ingredient list โ€” not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+17 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fatโˆ’10 of 20
  • Sodiumโˆ’20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index โ€” an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 5 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • electric kettle
  • wok lid
  • chopsticks
  • kitchen scissors

What the video didnโ€™t say

  • servings count was not explicitly stated in spoken video audio
  • total preparation time was not explicitly stated in spoken video audio
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Everything you need to know about Gai lan with oyster sauce

What makes Made With Lau's Gai lan with oyster sauce recipe and technique special?

Made With Lau's take on Gai lan with oyster sauce focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Gai lan with oyster sauce at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Gai lan with oyster sauce recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Gai lan with oyster sauce ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Gai lan with oyster sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Made With Lau's Gai lan with oyster sauce?

This recipe utilizes approximately 6 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Gai lan with oyster sauce?

The official cooking video by Made With Lau is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.