Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) Salad

Gai Lan, also known as Chinese broccoli, is a leafy green vegetable that is popular in Chinese cuisine. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants, making it a nutritious addition to any meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 20 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) Salad

Cooking Method: Blanching, Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Chinese Cuisine, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 5 min Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan)
• 1 cup Carrot, shredded
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, julienned
• 50 gram Roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 1 cup Green onions, chopped
• For Dressing:
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Chinese broccoli and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the pot and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
3. In a large bowl, combine the blanched Chinese broccoli, shredded carrot, julienned red bell pepper, chopped roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve the Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) Salad immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.