Broccoli In Oyster Sauce Recipe

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   Trim each stalk of broccoli.

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   Use only the top 6 inches of each broccoli stalk.

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   Throw away the leaves except for the young leaves at the tips.

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   Wash the broccoli under cool running water, and pat dry with paper towels.

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   Bring the water to a rolling boil.

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   Add in the broccoli and boil over high heat for 2 to 3 min.

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   Meanwhile, gently simmer together the 1 Tbsp.

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   chicken broth and oyster sauce.

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   Strain the broccoli out of the water, arrange neatly on a serving plate and cut the stalks in halves with a pair of scissors.

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    Spoon the oyster sauce over the broccoli greens and serve.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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    Comments: Chinese broccoli, or possibly kale, does not resemble Italian broccoli, that is a member of the cabbage and cauliflower family.

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    It is, instead, a stem vegetable with small white flowers and dark green leaves.

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    The stems are slender and juicy, while the leaves have a slightly bitter taste.

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    This vegetable was cultivated originally in China's southern states, particularly Guangzhou (Canton), but is now grown in most parts of China.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.