Gai Lan Two Ways Recipe Notes

Introduction

• Host: Devina Hermawan
• Featured Dish: Gai Lan Two Ways
  • Popular in modern Chinese restaurants

Dish Variations

1. Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce

   • Savory, light, and flavorful
   • Ingredients for the sauce:
     • Chicken stock or stock powder mixed with water
     • Garlic
     • Green onions
     • Cooking wine (optional)
     • Sugar
     • Oyster sauce
     • Sesame oil
     • Soy sauce (or seasoning soy sauce like Maggi)
   • Stock recipes vary by restaurant; some use supreme broth (chicken, beef, or pork)

2. Salt & Pepper Gai Lan

   • Ingredients:
     • Minced garlic
     • Bird's eye chili
     • Powdered sugar (for smooth texture)
     • Salt
     • Flavor enhancer
     • Cornstarch or tapioca flour for thickening

Preparation Steps

Vegetable Preparation

• Rinse Gai Lan under running water; pesticide-free from Greenville Farms
• Separate leafy parts and stems:
  • Peel large stems (if necessary)
  • Slice leaves

Cooking Salt & Pepper Gai Lan

1. Frying Leaves
   • Heat oil in a pan (use a lid to protect from splatter)
   • Ensure leaves are dry before frying
   • Add leaves to hot oil, cover, and shake pan until oil calms down
2. Frying Garlic & Chili
   • Once oil is calm, add garlic on low heat to prevent bitterness
   • Add sliced bird's eye chili after garlic turns yellow
   • Drain garlic and chili, season leaves in a bowl:
     • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, salt, and optional stock powder

Cooking Oyster Sauce Gai Lan

1. Boiling Gai Lan
   • Boil in salted water for 1 - 2 minutes (adjust for doneness)
2. Making the Sauce
   • Heat pan, slice green onions, and pound garlic
   • Fry green onions until fragrant, add garlic
   • Deglaze with cooking wine (optional)
   • Add:
     • Chicken stock
     • Oyster sauce
     • Sugar
     • Soy sauce
     • Sesame oil (use sparingly)
   • Cook until sauce reduces and flavors intensify
   • Adjust seasoning as needed
   • Add cornstarch or tapioca for thickening

Serving Suggestions

• Best enjoyed with rice
• Gai Lan has a complete texture and flavor profile: crunchy fried leaves and savory oyster sauce
• Sprinkle powdered sugar to enhance savory flavors
• Avoid overpowering richness in oyster sauce for balance

Additional Information

• Gai Lan sourced from Greenville Farms (hydroponic)
• Delivery available in Jabodetabek and TangSel
• Promotional offers available via Instagram @greenvillefarm.id
• Complete recipe in description box

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