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Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic

This simple and quick stir-fried bok choy with garlic is a flavorful and healthy side dish. Tender bok choy is quickly cooked with aromatic garlic in a light sauce, perfect for any meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
85 kcal
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Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 1,000 gbok choy, halved or quartered depending on size
  • 4 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspvegetable oil
  • 2 tbspwater

sauce

  • 2 tbspsoy sauce, gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tspsesame oil

Equipment

wok · knife · cutting board · small bowl · whisk

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Wash the bok choy thoroughly, then pat it dry and halve or quarter the pieces depending on their size.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the bok choy is very dry to prevent steaming instead of stir-frying.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and water for the sauce.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    Heat a large wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: A hot pan is crucial for proper stir-frying.

  4. 4

    Add the vegetable oil to the hot pan, then add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter quickly.

  5. 5

    Add the bok choy to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently, until it starts to wilt.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: If your pan is not large enough, cook the bok choy in batches.

  6. 6

    Pour the prepared sauce over the bok choy and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the bok choy is tender-crisp and the sauce has coated everything.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the bok choy; it should retain a slight crunch.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
84.7kcal
Protein
4.5g
Carbs
4.7g
Fat
5.3g
Fibre
2.6g
Sugar
2.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover stir-fried bok choy in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

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