Baby Bok Choy Authentic Chinese Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this Baby Bok Choy Authentic Chinese Recipe—a simple yet flavorful side dish that brings the vibrant tastes of traditional Chinese cuisine straight to your table. Fresh, tender baby bok choy is stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger, then coated in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sesame oil for an irresistible umami flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe preserves the natural crunch of the bok choy while infusing it with bold, complementary flavors. Perfect as a side for steamed rice or your favorite main dish, this easy preparation is an essential addition to any home-cooked Asian meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby bok choy
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, julienned
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the baby bok choy thoroughly under running water, trimming off any damaged leaves and cutting them in half lengthwise if the heads are large.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and julienned ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the baby bok choy to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the leaves are coated in the aromatic oil.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and water.
Pour the sauce mixture over the bok choy. Stir gently to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Cover the wok with a lid and let the bok choy steam for 1-2 minutes until the stems are tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and give everything a final toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the baby bok choy to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining sauce from the wok over the top. Serve hot as a side dish with rice or your main entree.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
31 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1017 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
