Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce recipe. Crisp, tender baby bok choy is blanched to preserve its vivid green hue, then stir-fried with aromatic garlic and coated in a glossy, umami-rich sauce made from oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. A hint of sugar perfectly balances the savory notes, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings to every leaf. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dish is a delicious complement to steamed rice or your favorite protein, making it a perfect addition to any weeknight dinner or special occasion meal. Make this restaurant-quality stir-fry at home and enjoy the bold flavors and nourishing simplicity of fresh Asian greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Baby bok choy
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the baby bok choy under cold water, trimming the base if necessary to separate the leaves. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Mix well to create a smooth sauce.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add 1 teaspoon of salt. Blanch the baby bok choy in the boiling water for 1-2 minutes until just tender but still bright green. Immediately transfer the bok choy to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, then sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the blanched baby bok choy to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute to reheat it and coat it in the garlic oil.
Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and toss the bok choy gently to evenly coat the leaves. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove from heat and transfer the bok choy to a serving dish. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
Serve immediately as a side dish with steamed rice or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
90 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1286 mg | 27% | |
*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.
