Q: Can I use other vegetables instead of Choi Sum for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute Choi Sum with similar leafy greens, but cooking times may vary.
Q: Is there a vegetarian alternative for the chicken sauce?
A: You can use a vegetarian oyster sauce or mushroom sauce as a substitute for chicken sauce for a vegetarian version.
Q: How do I know when the Choi Sum is perfectly blanched?
A: The Choi Sum should be bright green and tender yet still crisp. It usually takes about 1 minute of blanching.
Chicken Sauce Choi Sum
Notes
- 200g Choi Sum
- Salt, to taste
- Cooking oil, as needed
- 1 tablespoon steamed fish soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon Tai Tai Le fresh chicken sauce
- A few strands of green and red bell pepper
- 1 clove of garlic
- Wash the Choi Sum and drain it well.
- Boil water in a pot, adding a pinch of salt and oil.
- Blanch the Choi Sum for 1 minute, then remove and place on a dish.
- Prepare the pepper strands and garlic (cut into strands).
- Heat a little oil in a pan.
- Add garlic and pepper strands, stir-frying until fragrant.
- Add 1 tablespoon of steamed fish soy sauce.
- Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of Tai Tai Le fresh chicken sauce.
- Add half a bowl of water.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then pour it over the Choi Sum.
- Plate and take a photo to document your dish.
- Low in calories
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from Choi Sum
- Contains healthy fats from the cooking oil
- Low in carbohydrates