Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender baby bok choy seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame, perfect as a side dish in Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Bok Choy:
- 1 pound baby bok choy (halved lengthwise or quartered if large)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and Prep Bok Choy: Rinse bok choy thoroughly, removing any dirt, pat dry.
- Heat Oil and Garlic: Heat oil in skillet, add garlic, cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir-Fry Bok Choy: Add bok choy, cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle sesame seeds, serve.
Notes
- For a softer texture, briefly steam or blanch the bok choy before stir-frying.
- Pair with rice, noodles, or grilled protein for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
