Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Recipe

A quick and classic Chinese side dish – crisp-tender Chinese broccoli (gai lan) stir fried with smashed garlic. Simple, healthy, and ready in just 10 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb Chinese broccoli (aka gai lan)
• 3-5 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp cooking oil of choice
• Salt, as desired
• Optional: A splash of soy sauce for extra flavor

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash gai lan thoroughly. Cut into 1–2 inch...: Wash gai lan thoroughly. Cut into 1–2 inch sections, separating stems from leaves.
2. 2Smash garlic cloves to release flavor.
3. 3Heat oil in a wok or large pan...: Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook ~1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add stems first and stir fry for 1–2...: Add stems first and stir fry for 1–2 minutes.
5. 5Add leaves and stir fry another 2 minutes...: Add leaves and stir fry another 2 minutes until tender and bright green.
6. 6Season with salt (and soy sauce, if using)....: Season with salt (and soy sauce, if using). Remove from heat and serve hot.