Sautéed Gai Lan

Recipe by Bridget Meigs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch Gai Lan
• 2 shallots
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION

1. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and water in a small dish and set near the stovetop.
2. Rinse Gai Lan well, trim ends, and coarsely chop.
3. Peel and mince the shallots.
4. Heat the olive oil over med-high heat in a large heavy-bottomed frying pan. Add the chopped Gai Lan and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss with tongs to
5. coat well.
6. Sauté the greens for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs or a large spoon.
7. Reduce heat to low, and add the minced shallots. Sauté, stirring constantly with a spoon until shallots are softened and fragrant (about 1 minute).
8. Add the soy, honey, and vinegar mixture to the greens and cook, stirring, until the liquid reduces to a glaze-like consistency (about 1 minute).
9. Enjoy with your favorite grain. Serves 2–3.