Description
Steamed Gai Lan with Hoisin Garlic Sauce is a simple yet flavorful Chinese side dish featuring tender Chinese broccoli drizzled with a sweet, savory, and garlicky hoisin-based sauce. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, it complements rice bowls, noodle dishes, or grilled proteins beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli), trimmed and rinsed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim the tough ends of the gai lan and rinse thoroughly.
- Steam the gai lan in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5–7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove and set aside on a serving plate.
- In a small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Drizzle the warm sauce over the steamed gai lan.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not over-steam the gai lan to preserve its crunch and color.
- You can substitute hoisin sauce with oyster sauce for a different flavor.
- Serve with jasmine rice or as part of a dim sum spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gai lan, Chinese broccoli, hoisin sauce, garlic sauce, steamed vegetables, vegan Chinese side dish