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Chinese Broccoli





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Makes 6 to 8 servings

Chinese broccoli is slightly more bitter than the common variety and has smaller florets. It's sold in some supermarkets and in Asian grocery stores.

Chinese Broccoli




James Carrier
  1 to 1 1/2 pounds Chinese broccoli (gai lan) or regular broccoli (see notes)
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
Step 1
1

Rinse broccoli. Pull off and discard any yellow or damaged leaves; trim off and discard stem ends. If stalks have a tough, fibrous skin, peel it off. If stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch, cut lengthwise to that size. Cut stalks, including leaves and florets, into 2- to 3-inch lengths.

Step 2
2

In a 5- to 6-quart covered pan over high heat, bring about 2 quarts water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, just until barely tender to bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Pour onto a platter.

Step 3
3

In a small pitcher or bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Drizzle over broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 268mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 1.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.