Blanched Chinese Chives with Garlic Oyster Sauce

Ingredients

• Chinese Chives1 bunch
• Salt1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable Oil1 tablespoon
• Soy Sauce3 tablespoons
• Oyster Sauce2 tablespoons
• Seasoning Powder1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch1 tablespoon
• Water1/4 cup
• Minced Garlic1/4 cup
• Cold Waterfor rinsing

Method

1. 1

   Wash the Chinese chives thoroughly and cut them in half.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the boiling water.

3. 3

   Add the cut Chinese chives to the boiling water and blanch for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until tender-crisp.

4. 4

   Immediately remove the blanched chives and transfer them to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color.

5. 5

   Squeeze out any excess water from the chives and arrange them neatly on a serving plate.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, seasoning powder, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Mix well until all ingredients are dissolved and the sauce is smooth.

7. 7

   Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and fry until fragrant and lightly golden.

8. 8

   Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the fried garlic. Increase the heat to high and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

9. 9

   Pour the hot thickened garlic sauce over the arranged blanched Chinese chives on the serving plate.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min