Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring crisp bok choy, aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger, perfect as a side or light main.
Ingredients
- Bok Choy: 1 pound, trimmed and washed
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, finely minced
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Water or Vegetable Broth: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: Pinch, to taste
- Sesame Seeds: 1 teaspoon, toasted
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and water or broth in a small bowl and set aside.
- Add vegetable oil to the wok, swirling to coat.
- Stir-fry minced garlic and ginger for 20–30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add bok choy stems first, cook for 1–2 minutes, then add leaves and sauce mixture, tossing until just wilted.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds before garnishing for deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for spice.
- Prep bok choy, garlic, and ginger ahead for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bok choy stir fry, ginger garlic bok choy, vegan bok choy recipe, quick bok choy side dish