Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli

This is a typical Cantonese-style oyster beef and Chinese broccoli stir fry originated from Guangdong province in China. Likewise, Chinese broccoli, often called kai lan or gai lan in Cantonese, is a very popular Chinese leafy green vegetable. Commonly used in beef stir fries or simply blanched and served with oyster sauce. If I want to whip up something healthy and tasty. This will definitely be my favourite dish to cook easily. For many stir fried Chinese leafy greens with or without meat. Oyster sauce is a must have ingredient to make a simple and delicious meal. For my gluten free oyster beef and Chinese broccoli recipe. I blanched the Chinese broccoli briefly to retain its crunchiness. Then topped with beef stir fried with gluten free oyster sauce.

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Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli Gluten Free

Nutritional Values of Chinese Broccoli (Kai Lan)

Chinese broccoli or kai lan (Brassica oleracea), also often referred to as Chinese kale or flowering kale. Besides, it is a cruciferous vegetable. Besides, it belongs to the same cabbage Alboglabra family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Kai lan typically has smaller stems and white flowers and looks much leafier. Kai lan has a lot of nutrients. Likewise, it is an excellent source of vitamin A, C and K. Moreover, it is not only a good source of vitamin B9 (folate), calcium and iron. But also has very high level of dietary fiber.

Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli Gluten Free

Health Benefits of Chinese Broccoli (Kai Lan)

Health benefits of Chinese broccoli may include promote healthy eyes, bones, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The dietary fiber content also helps relieve indigestion and constipation. Like all member of the cabbage family, Chinese broccoli also contains some cancer fighting compounds called glucosinolates. Besides, the body breaks down glucosinolates into highly active isothiocyanates. Consuming these cruciferous vegetables may lower the risks of some cancer.

Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli Gluten Free
Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli Gluten Free
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Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli

A classic Cantonese Dish that is healthy, simple to make. Very tasty with succulent beef and crispy Chinese broccoli. Perfect weeknight Dinner for all.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine Chinese
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword Beef, Beef Stir-Fry, Chinese Broccoli, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gai Lan, Gluten Free, kai Lan, Low Carb, Nut Free, Stir-Fry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 377.28kcal
Author Daphne Goh

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 800 g beef rump steak thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves whole garlic peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and finely grated
  • 2 bunches Chinese broccoli washed and drain well
  • 3 spring onions sliced into 1.5 inch lengthwise (white and green parts)
  • Steamed rice to serve

For the Sauce:

For the Marinade:

Instructions

  • Combine beef with marinade in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Prepare and mix the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Fill a medium pot with half full of water and bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low.
  • Add 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil into the boiled water and briefly blanch the Chinese broccoli for 50 seconds or until the vegetables turn bright green. Remove and place on a serving plate. Blanch in 2 to 3 batches.
  • Heat up a wok with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, stir-fry the beef on medium to high heat for 3 minutes or until nearly cooked through. Remove beef and set aside. Clean wok with kitchen paper towel.
  • Heat up the wok with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, pan fry the garlic cloves on low heat until lightly golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Then add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until lightly golden on low heat. Return the beef to the wok. Add the sauce and stir-fry for another 2 minutes or until the beef is cooked through.
  • Place the beef and sauce on top of the Chinese Broccoli, garnish with the pan fried garlic cloves and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

Allergens: Soy, sesame and oyster extract.
Nutrition Facts
Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli
Serving Size
 
1 people
Amount per Serving
Calories
377.28
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23.64
g
36
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.64
g
29
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.96
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14.15
g
Cholesterol
 
82.67
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
687.86
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
660.24
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.84
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2.46
g
10
%
Sugar
 
0.61
g
1
%
Protein
 
32.97
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
2035.42
IU
41
%
Vitamin C
 
17.74
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
125.9
mg
13
%
Iron
 
4.77
mg
27
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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