This crunchy tasty dish holds a special meaning in Chinese culture — leafy green vegies are believed to hold luck in their roots.

Prep Time : 0:10 | Cook Time : 0:05 | Total Time : 0:15 | Serving : 8 person.

Ingredients

• 4 bunches gai lan (Chinese broccoli), ends trimmed

• 125ml (1/2 cup) hoisin sauce

• 2 tablespoons mushroom-flavoured dark soy sauce (see note)

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Method

• Step 1

  Add enough water to a large saucepan or stockpot to come halfway up the side of the pan. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Add the gai lan. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Drain.

• Step 2

  Combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic in a bowl.

• Step 3

  Cut the gai lan into 5cm lengths and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon over the hoisin sauce mixture and sprinkle with the sesame seeds