Simple Chinese greens
( SERVES 4 )
Photo by Photography and styling by Tamara West
29/10/2012
Chinese greens are very easy to cook. The stalks are very tender so they only need to be plunged into boiling water for a minute. Oyster sauce and sesame oil give a characteristically Chinese flavour. It is the perfect accompaniment to rice and any Asian dish.
Ingredients
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| 2 bunches | Choy sum, gai larn, or 6 baby bok choy |
| 2 tbsp | Oyster sauce |
| 2 tsp | Light soy sauce |
| 2 tsp | Sesame oil |
Directions
- Trim and wash vegetables. If using choy sum or gai larn, cut vegetables in half horizontally. If using bok choy, cut in half lengthways.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Plunge greens into boiling water for 1 minute (you may need to do this in two batches), then drain.
- Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small pot and warm through.
- Arrange vegetables on plate and pour over sauce. Serve immediately.
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