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Blanched choy sum is served with soy garlic sauce.

Blanched Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce

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Blanched choy sum with gallic sauce is an easy recipe to enjoy Chinese vegetables. Once your greens are blanched to tender, the garlic sauce takes less than 2-3 minutes to prepare.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Chinese vegetables, choy sum, choy sum recipe, yu choy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 2
Author Holly Ford

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch choy sum
  • 2 tablespoons peanut or grape seed oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon 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: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg