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Blanched choy sum is served with soy garlic sauce.

Blanched Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce

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Choy sum blanched until crisp-tender, then finished with a savory garlic soy sauce. A quick and authentic Chinese vegetable side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword blanched choy sum, Chinese choy sum, Chinese greens recipe, Chinese vegetable side dish, Chinese vegetables, choy sum, choy sum recipe, choy sum with garlic sauce, easy Chinese vegetable recipe, yu choy recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 80
Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch (about 300 g) choy sum
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) peanut or grape seed oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons (22 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon (10 ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and add some salt.
  • Add the stem part of choy sum first into the boiling water, wait for 30 seconds, then add the rest of leafy parts into the water. Blanch the greens for about 2 minutes or until crisp soft.
  • Drain choy sum to the strainer. Arrange it on the cutting board and cut them in half lengthwise. Transfer the greens in a serving dish.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, water and sesame oil; stir well.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the sauce over choy sum. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg