Gai Lan (Chinese Mustard Greens) with Oyster Sauce

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Gai Lan (Chinese Mustard Greens) with Oyster Sauce

1 1/2 pounds gai lan (Chinese mustard greens

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic, optional

1/4 cup oyster sauce

 

 

 

1. Separate the leaves and stems of the gai lan; cut the stems into 2-

inch lengths.

2. Put the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok and turn the heat to

high. Add the leaves of the greens and toss until they wilt, about 3

minutes; put on a platter. Add the stems, the garlic if you’re using

it, and about 1/4 cup water. Toss until the stems are crisp-tender, 3

to 5 minutes. Remove them and put on top of the greens. Top with

oyster sauce and serve.

 

Serves 2 as maindish, for 4 as side dish

TIME ABOUT 45 MINUTES, PLUS COOLING TIME

 

Source: Excerpted from The Best Recipes In The World by Mark Bittman

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 10.25.06

 

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