Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic, a quick and easy recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect side for grilled meats or a standalone vegetarian delight. In just under 15 minutes, you can whip up this savory and umami-rich dish that fits seamlessly into busy weeknights or special occasions alike. With its budget-friendly ingredients and health benefits, this stir-fried baby bok choy will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound baby bok choy
- 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon Chinese mushroom sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Prepare an ice bath.
- Blanch the bok choy for 1 minute, then transfer to the ice bath. Drain well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned.
- Stir in soy sauce and mushroom sauce, cooking for another minute.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg