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Gai Lan Recipe

Inspired by Uchiko Houston
Time20m
Serves2

ume boshi, ricotta, almond

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Instructions

1

Prepare Gai Lan

Wash the Gai Lan thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends of the stems and cut the Gai Lan into 2-inch pieces.

2

Blanch the Gai Lan

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Gai Lan and blanch for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.

3

Mix Ricotta and Ume Boshi

In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and ume boshi. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

4

Sauté Gai Lan

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the blanched Gai Lan and sauté for about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

5

Serve

Plate the sautéed Gai Lan and top it with the ricotta-ume boshi mixture. Sprinkle with sliced almonds for garnish.

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