Cantonese greens with garlic and oyster sauce
Tenderstem broccoli blanched until just tender and glossed with garlic and oyster sauce, just like at a dim sum restaurant.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.00 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring a large pan of water to the boil with the salt. Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
3 min - 2
Drain and shake dry. Arrange on a warm plate.
- 3
Heat the oil in a small pan over a low heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute until pale gold. Do not let it brown.
1 min - 4
Add the oyster sauce and water. Stir for 30 seconds until bubbling and glossy.
0 min 30 s - 5
Spoon the sauce over the broccoli and drizzle with the sesame oil.
- 6
Serve hot beside any stir fry or steamed fish.
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