A classic way to cook green vegetables in China. You can use this method to cook bok choy, gai lan(Chinese broccoli), and Indian okra.
Ingredients
- 16-19oz U Choy Sum
- 1-2 tbsp Oil for Boiling Water
- As needed Light Soy Sauce or Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce
- 3/4 cup Oil for Garlic
- 6 cloves Peeled Garlic
Serving: 2 People
Instructions:
Step 1
Start with a pot of water for boiling. The water should be enough to cover the u choy sum. Add some oil to the water. Meanwhile, chop off the stems of u choy sum.
Step 2
Rinse u choy sum and add it to boiling water for 3-4 minutes till it is cooked. Transfer it to a dishware.
Step 3
Pour decent amount of soy sauce all over u choy sum. 「Tips – Chinese light soy sauce, Japanese all purpose soy sauce or tamari gluten free soy sauce is good. Don’t use flavored or dark soy sauce for this dish.」
Step 4
Mince the garlic. Heat garlic with oil for 1-2 minutes till the aroma is out, but the garlic is not brown yet.
Step 5
Pour the hot oil over u choy sum. Enjoy!
A Different Try
Here is a picture of my lunch box I took to work. I used the same way to cook Indian okra.
Hungry Asian Market 
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