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Classic Cantonese Oyster Sauce Chinese Kale

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 8 minsscheduleTotal: 13 minsoutdoor_grillStir-fry
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6 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:16

Wash the Chinese kale, trim off the tough stem ends and leaf tips; prepare 10g of minced ginger and 15g of minced garlic.

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Watch out

The tough ends of the Chinese kale must be trimmed, otherwise the fibrous texture will ruin the mouthfeel.

Ingredients:Chinese kale (400 g)ginger (10 g)Garlic (15 g)
Tools:knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:00:48

In a glass bowl, add 1 tbsp of light soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp of oyster sauce, 0.5 tsp of sugar, and 30ml of water, then stir well until uniform.

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Watch out

The sugar must be completely dissolved in the sauce, otherwise it will clump when heated, causing uneven flavor.

Ingredients:light soy sauce (1 tbsp)oyster sauce (1.5 tbsp)sugar (0.5 tsp)water (30 ml)
Tools:glass bowlspoon
03
Active Cooking
00:01:15
warningStay safe

Boiling water can cause severe burns; pour salt and oil gently along the rim of the pot and avoid splashing.

Bring 1000ml of water to a boil, add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of oil, put in the Chinese kale to blanch, and scoop it out half a minute after the water returns to a boil.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 2 minutes
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Watch out

The vegetables must be thoroughly drained before putting into the wok, otherwise water will cause oil to splatter and make the greens soggy.

Ingredients:water (1000 ml)Salt (1 tsp)Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Chinese kale
Tools:potmesh strainer
04
Waiting Time
00:01:41

Place the blanched Chinese kale into a prepared bowl of 1000ml cold water to soak for 2 to 3 minutes, then scoop out and drain.

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Watch out

Do not soak for too long, otherwise water-soluble nutrients will leach out and the texture will become mushy.

Ingredients:Chinese kalewater (1000 ml)
Tools:large bowl
05
Active Cooking
00:02:00
warningStay safe

Pouring Shaoxing wine along the hot wok edge will generate steam and oil splatters; keep a safe distance and stand sideways.

Heat the wok, add 1 tbsp of oil, add 10g of minced ginger and stir-fry on low heat for half a minute, then turn up the heat, add the Chinese kale and toss, drizzle 1 tbsp of Shaoxing wine along the edge of the wok to aroma-boost, turn off the heat and plate.

local_fire_departmentLow heat for half a minute, then high heat stir-fry for 1 minute
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Watch out

Minced ginger must be stir-fried on low heat, otherwise high heat will instantly burn it and make it bitter.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)gingerChinese kaleShaoxing wine (1 tbsp)
Tools:spatulaserving platewok
06
Active Cooking
00:04:06

Clean the wok, heat and add 1 tbsp of oil, add 15g of minced garlic and stir-fry on low heat until golden brown, pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a boil, thicken with 15ml of cornstarch slurry, and finally pour over the Chinese kale on the plate.

local_fire_departmentLow heat for garlic 1 min, medium heat for sauce 1 min
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Pour in the sauce immediately once the minced garlic turns golden brown, otherwise residual heat will quickly burn it and make it bitter.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Garliccornstarch (15 ml)
Tools:spatulawokladle

groceryAll Ingredients

Chinese kale400 g
ginger10 g
Garlic15 g
light soy sauce1 tbsp
oyster sauce1.5 tbsp
sugar0.5 tsp
water30 ml
Cooking oil3 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Shaoxing wine1 tbsp
cornstarch15 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifecutting boardglass bowlspoonpotmesh strainerlarge bowlspatulaserving platewokladle