Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic
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
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover stir-fried bok choy in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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