# Stir-fried chinese broccoli (from Pailin's Kitchen)

Video: [My Go-To Side: Gai Lan Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry Recipe (Chinese Broccoli)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8) by [Pailin's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PailinsKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.72 per serving, ~$2.17 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.28* per serving (95%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were 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.

## Ingredients

- one bunch Chinese broccoli
- 1 ½ Tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ - ½ tsp white pepper
- 6-7 cloves garlic
- a little bit oil

## Steps

1. [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=148s) Separate the leaves and stems of the Chinese broccoli.
2. [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=158s) Slice the thicker stems on a sharp bias into crunchy pieces.
3. [2:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=169s) Roughly chop the larger leaves into manageable bite-sized pieces.
4. [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=258s) Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl to make the sauce.
5. [5:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=324s) Crush the garlic cloves in a mortar and pestle to peel and shred them.
6. [6:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=397s) Heat a small amount of oil in a wok over medium-low heat.
7. [7:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=443s) Add the crushed garlic to the wok and cook gently for about a minute until lightly golden and soft.
8. [7:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=469s) Add the broccoli stems to the wok and turn the heat up slightly.
9. [8:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=515s) Stir-fry the stems for about 30 seconds to one minute until vibrant green while keeping them crunchy.
10. [8:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=524s) Add the broccoli leaves and pour the prepared sauce over them.
11. [9:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=540s) Toss and stir-fry briefly until the leaves are wilted, then immediately turn off the heat.
12. [9:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMD9H-FByO8&t=597s) Transfer the stir-fried greens onto a plate right away to prevent overcooking from residual heat.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowls
- mortar and pestle
- wok
- wooden spatula

## What the video didn't say

- Exact total cooking time
- Exact brand of oyster sauce and soy sauce
- Total weight of broccoli used

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