{"id":9440,"date":"2021-05-13T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/?p=9440"},"modified":"2021-12-26T13:34:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-26T13:34:11","slug":"baby-kailan-with-garlic-stir-fried-noodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/?p=9440","title":{"rendered":"Baby Kailan with Garlic &#038; Stir-Fried Noodles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I finally managed to get my hands on some Baby Kailan from Tesco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been trying to match the Baby Kailan with Garlic served at our favorite Chinese Restaurant. Today I have discovered the trick.<br>Of course, not everything goes to plan as usual \u2026 I was expecting prawns in my Tesco order, but when I checked again I hadn&#8217;t added it to my cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the Baby Kailan will have to be highlight of the meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185143852_10158539978703178_1831183171191079036_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185143852_10158539978703178_1831183171191079036_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185143852_10158539978703178_1831183171191079036_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185143852_10158539978703178_1831183171191079036_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185143852_10158539978703178_1831183171191079036_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185143852_10158539978703178_1831183171191079036_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I also managed to get thick egg noodles with my Tesco order, I decided to make Stir Fry noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also added some fish cake and tofu to go with the noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183428158_10158539981038178_3811064020329812966_n-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by prepping the Kai Lan. Unlike full-grown Kai Lan, with baby Kai Lan the leaves are mostly bite-sized and the stems are not too thick. So they cook easily together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the thicker stems, I spliced them into two, leaving the leaves attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I removed the flowers; some people eat them, some don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinse and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"baby kailan 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/thTw3ybi6aE?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile \u2026 I prepared a pot of boiling water, to which I add 1-2 teaspoons of salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toss in the Kai Lan, and cover the pot with the lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Baby Kailan 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c41LApxXRsg?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After two minutes, remove and strain the Kai Lan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Sorry for the bad video, I had one hand holding the camera, leaving just the other hand to lift and manipulate that heavy pot of boiling water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Baby Kailan 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3md9p853RUA?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly fill a bowl with iced water (ideally, with lots of ice cubes) and toss in the Kai Lan. This prevents the retained heat from cooking the Kai Lan further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/183092675_10158539980368178_3263445134489889087_n-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you can have a taste \u2026 you will find that the Kai Lan is now cooked but still retains its crunchiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could eat it as is, but there is better to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to remove any excess water at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/182953098_10158539980698178_1344149085898569146_n-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next I cut two squares of Tofu into cubes, coated them with oil and lightly sprinked some salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fired up the wok, added some oil, and once the oil was hot, I put the tofu in. Let it fry until the outsides are brown. I then removed the Tofu from the wok and let it sit over some kitchen paper to drain excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/185998846_10158539980523178_7028656820882504761_n-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I also sliced the fishcake (this doesn&#8217;t need any added salt) and fried them. Once the outside browned, there were removed from the wok and again let sit over some kitchen paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Baby Kailan 4\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TxYo4fGKkEY?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next add to the wok some sliced garlic. Once the garlic is golden, turn up the heat and toss in the Kai Lan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the Kai Lan is already cooked, here we are just coating it with the garlic oil to add flavour &#8212; so it doesn&#8217;t need much time in the wok. Stir vigorously and then quickly remove the Kai Lan and garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/184235869_10158539980033178_2857307354660289320_n-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it, Kai Lan with Garlic, perfectly cooked and still crunchy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I finally managed to get my hands on some Baby Kailan from Tesco. 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