Side Dish

Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic

Name: Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 1,000 g bok choy halved or quartered depending on size; 4 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce gluten-free if needed; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp water

This simple and quick stir-fried bok choy with garlic is a flavorful and healthy side dish. Tender bok choy is quickly cooked with aromatic garlic in a light sauce, perfect for any meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 85 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,000 gbok choy, halved or quartered depending on size
4 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspvegetable oil
2 tbspwater

sauce

2 tbspsoy sauce, gluten-free if needed
1 tspsesame oil

Equipment

wok · knife · cutting board · small bowl · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Wash the bok choy thoroughly, then pat it dry and halve or quarter the pieces depending on their size.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the bok choy is very dry to prevent steaming instead of stir-frying.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and water for the sauce.
About 1 min
3
Heat a large wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A hot pan is crucial for proper stir-frying.
4
Add the vegetable oil to the hot pan, then add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter quickly.
5
Add the bok choy to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently, until it starts to wilt.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: If your pan is not large enough, cook the bok choy in batches.
6
Pour the prepared sauce over the bok choy and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the bok choy is tender-crisp and the sauce has coated everything.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the bok choy; it should retain a slight crunch.
7
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

70%Score

Calories: 84.7kcal
Protein: 4.5g
Carbs: 4.7g
Fat: 5.3g
Fibre: 2.6g
Sugar: 2.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover stir-fried bok choy in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.