蠔油菜心Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce

Prep 5 min·Cook 5 min

1. 1You're here
   Step 1.

   Wash the choy sum and trim off the tough ends of the stems. Peel any thick stems or split them in half lengthways.

   450 g Choy sum

2. 2
   Step 2.

   Bring the water to a rolling boil with the salt and oil.

   2 l Water1 tsp Salt1 tbsp Cooking oil

   Boil / blanch

   Mum's tip媽媽小貼士

   Oil in the water gives the leaves a glossy coat and keeps them green.
3. 3
   Step 3.

   Add the stems first, then the leaves, and blanch until the stems are just tender and bright green. Drain well and lay on a plate.

   450 g Choy sum

   2 minBoil / blanch
4. 4
   Step 4.

   In a small pan, fry the garlic in a little oil until fragrant, then add the oyster sauce, water and sugar and bring just to the boil. Stir in the sesame oil.

   2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped2 tbsp Oyster sauce2 tbsp Water½ tsp Sugar½ tsp Sesame oil

   Sauce making / reducing
5. 5
   Step 5.

   Pour the sauce over the choy sum and serve at once.

   450 g Choy sum2 tbsp Oyster sauce