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Crisp, tender bok choy quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and a savory soy sauce glaze. A perfect, healthy side dish that comes together in under 20 minutes, bringing a taste of your favorite Chinese-American restaurant home.
Prepare the Bok Choy and Sauce
Stir-Fry the Aromatics and Stems
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Crisp, tender bok choy quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and a savory soy sauce glaze. A perfect, healthy side dish that comes together in under 20 minutes, bringing a taste of your favorite Chinese-American restaurant home.
This chinese_american recipe takes 17 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 118.25 calories per serving with 3.71g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side or lunch or dinner.
Wilt the Leaves and Add Sauce
Thicken and Finish
Stir-fry 8 oz of sliced chicken, pork, shrimp, or firm tofu before the bok choy. Remove from the wok, cook the bok choy, then add the protein back in at the end.
Sauté 4 oz of sliced shiitake or cremini mushrooms after the aromatics and before adding the bok choy stems for an extra layer of earthy flavor.
Substitute the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine, as some brands contain wheat.
Add 1-2 whole dried red chilies along with the garlic and ginger, or stir in a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce with the soy sauce mixture.
Bok choy is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, which are essential for vision, immune function, and blood clotting.
The high concentration of Vitamin K, along with calcium and magnesium in bok choy, contributes to building and maintaining strong bones.
Bok choy contains antioxidants like beta-carotene and selenium, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Being low in calories and high in fiber, folate, and potassium, bok choy can help manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels, supporting overall cardiovascular health.
A single serving of this dish contains approximately 95-110 calories, making it a very light and healthy side dish. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil used.
Yes, it is very healthy. Bok choy is a nutrient-dense leafy green, low in calories and high in vitamins A, C, and K. The stir-frying method uses minimal oil and cooks the vegetable quickly, helping to retain its nutrients.
Soggy bok choy is usually caused by three things: not drying the leaves thoroughly after washing, overcrowding the pan, or not using high enough heat. Ensure the bok choy is bone dry, the pan is very hot, and you cook in batches if necessary.
This dish is best served immediately after cooking to maintain its crisp-tender texture. If you must make it ahead, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the texture will soften upon reheating.
A good substitute for Shaoxing wine is dry sherry. You can also use Japanese mirin (which is sweeter, so you might reduce the sugar) or simply use a tablespoon of vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic option.
Absolutely! If using baby bok choy, you can often just halve or quarter them lengthwise instead of chopping them. They cook even faster, so reduce the cooking time for the stems by about a minute.