Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce and Pork

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Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce and Pork is a classic Cantonese dish featuring tender-crisp Chinese broccoli (gai lan) and savory slices of pork, all coated in a rich, umami-packed oyster sauce. It is a staple in Chinese home cooking and Cantonese restaurants, known for its simple yet deeply flavorful combination of fresh greens, meat, and a glossy sauce.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, protein-rich meal with a moderate amount of fat from the pork and sauce, while being relatively low in carbohydrates. It provides essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and iron from the Chinese broccoli, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	650 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	350 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Potassium	320 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	90 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Selenium	8 mcg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish embodies the Cantonese philosophy of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high-heat stir-frying preserves the vegetable's crispness while infusing it with a smoky, savory flavor. Nutritionally, it's a great example of how a simple vegetable-based dish can be both satisfying and nutrient-dense, thanks to the synergy between the greens and the umami-rich oyster sauce.