STIR-FRIED BABY KAILAN WITH GARLIC

   
     Stir-fried Baby Kailan with Garlic is a simple yet delicious Stir-fry.  This is one of my favourite Chinese Greens - Kailan/Thai Kailan/Gai-Lan, otherwise called as Chinese Broccoli/Chinese Kale in English.  There are quite a lot of Varieties available in Asian Market, which includes Hong Kong Kailan, Baby Kailan etc.,  The same recipe can be prepared with other Chinese Greens including Cai Xin, Nai Bai(Milk Cabbage), Bok Choy. Xiao Bai Cai(Chinese Cabbage), as well as with any choice of mixed Vegetables and Greens.

     I happen to eat with these greens after coming down to Malaysia.  I have not seen these varieties in India.  Initially, I felt these greens were undercooked.  But the crunchy feel of the greens and their fresh and sweet taste made me realize this is the real way of cooking greens.  I have tried my hand with all the above varieties of greens and my daughter loves them all.  She says she can have the whole bowl of greens all alone...
     This Baby Kailan Stir Fry is an easy and quick recipe prepared with Garlic and Oyster Sauce.  A simple stir fry but a tasty & nutritious way of cooking.   


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Cuisine - Chinese; Southeast Asian
Recipe Type - Stir Fry
Spice Level  - Low
Difficulty - Easy
 Serves - 2- 3
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5 - 10 Minutes
Cooking Time - 5-10 Minutes

INGREDIENTS :

Baby Kai-Lan - 300 – 350 Gms
Garlic - 2 -3 Cloves
Sugar - a Pinch
Salt - To Taste
White Pepper - A Pinch (optional)
Cooking oil - 1 Tbspn
Oyster sauce / Light Soy Sauce - 2 Tspns

METHOD :

• Heat the pan with oil over high heat.
• Add minced garlic and stir-fry for about 10 seconds till fragrant(should not be browned).
• Clean and trim the Baby Kailan.
• Add Baby Kailan and sugar, stir fry in quick strokes. 
• When the Kailan starts to soften, add Oyster Sauce.
• Sprinkle Salt and Pepper 
• Stir-fry until well combined.
• Immediately, serve Stir-fried Baby Kailan with Garlic, hot.
• Stir-fried Baby Kailan with Garlic goes well with plain Fragrant Rice or any Rice or noodles recipe.

NOTES :

• Do not add extra water to the dish.
• Water from the Baby Kailan should be sufficient to keep them moist until cooked.
• Do not cover the pan while cooking.
• Stir fry the Kailan on high heat for a short time.  This will retain its nutrients and keep them fresh, green and crunchy. 
• Do not brown the garlic, as they would tend to give a bitter taste to the dish.