Kale with Garlic Sauce

This stir-fried Chinese kale (gai lan) is crisp-tender, garlicky, and deeply savory. The quick garlic sauce coats the greens just enough to enhance their natural bitterness without overpowering them. It’s a simple, authentic side that comes together in minutes.

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Kale with Garlic Sauce

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Stir-fried Chinese kale tossed in a savory garlic sauce. A fast Let’s Veg recipe perfect for bold, simple vegetable sides.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 168

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1½ lb Chinese kale gai lan, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• Garlic Sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce vegetarian version if needed
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water or vegetable broth
• ½ tsp cornstarch

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Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch Chinese kale for 1-2 minutes until bright green. Drain well.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic and stir-fry for 10-15 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
4. Add blanched kale and toss quickly.
5. Stir garlic sauce ingredients together and pour into the pan.
6. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the greens.
7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 746mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 17009IUVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 442mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Blanching keeps the kale tender and vibrant

Add chili oil for heat

Serve with rice or noodles

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