Bok Choy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 12 oz baby bok choy)
halved (Note 1
- toasted sesame seeds
optional
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 inch piece ginger
minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
or mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cut bok choy lengthwise in halves and make sure the core stays intact.
- 2
Heat a wok or large skillet with one tablespoon oil. Working in batches, add bok choy cut-side down and cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned without moving. Set aside.
- 3
Add one tablespoon of oil along with the minced garlic and ginger to the wok, sauté for one minute.
- 4
Mix soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper in a small bowl and add it to the skillet. Cook for half a minute until slightly thickened, then add bok choy cut-side up and cook for another 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until fork-tender.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (optional). Serve immediately!
Bok Choy
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About this Recipe
Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish that comes together in minutes? This easy bok choy stir-fry with garlic and ginger is your answer to a vibrant, popular Asian accompaniment.
This recipe stands out for its incredible simplicity and speed, transforming fresh baby bok choy into a delicious side in just 15 minutes. The harmonious blend of minced garlic and ginger infuses every bite with an aromatic depth that elevates this humble vegetable to star status, making it a reliable choice for any busy home cook.
You're in for a treat with crisp-tender bok choy leaves and stems, vibrant green and perfectly cooked, bathed in a savory, slightly sweet, and tangy sauce. Each mouthful offers a delightful balance of freshness from the bok choy and the aromatic warmth of garlic and ginger. This popular and healthy Asian side dish is designed to be effortlessly delicious, bringing bright, complex flavors and a satisfying texture to your table with minimal effort, making it a reliable staple.
Personalizing your bok choy stir-fry is simple. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds an appealing visual and a delightful nutty crunch to the finished dish, creating an extra layer of flavor and texture. For the sauce, if you find yourself without rice vinegar, mirin makes an excellent substitution, providing a similar sweet and subtle tang that keeps the flavor profile consistent and delicious.
Serve this vibrant garlic ginger bok choy stir-fry as a flavorful and healthy complement to a wide array of main courses, from pan-seared salmon to grilled chicken or tofu, and alongside steamed rice or noodles. It's the perfect quick and easy side dish for elevating any weeknight dinner or adding a fresh, authentic touch to a larger Asian-inspired meal.