Stir Fried Braised Bok Choy
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Stir-Fried Braised Bok Choy recipe—an effortless blend of tender-crisp baby bok choy, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a luscious umami-packed sauce. In just 20 minutes, this dish transforms simple ingredients like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil into a silky glaze that clings to the vibrant green leaves and soft stems. The perfect balance of savory, sweet, and lightly peppery notes, this recipe makes a stunning accompaniment to steamed rice or your favorite main course. Quick, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, it’s a must-try for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine or anyone looking to make vegetables irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 heads baby bok choy
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the baby bok choy under running water to remove any dirt. Cut each head in half lengthwise.
Peel and finely mince the garlic. Peel and finely julienne the ginger.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and 1 cup of water or vegetable broth. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and julienned ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the bok choy halves to the skillet, cut side down. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the leaves are wilted and the stalks begin to soften.
Pour the sauce mixture over the bok choy and lower the heat to medium. Cover the skillet and let the bok choy braise for 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
Remove the lid and stir the mixture to ensure the sauce thickens slightly and coats the bok choy evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the bok choy to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Serve hot as a side dish with steamed rice or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4478 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1310 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3395 mg | 72% | |
*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.
