Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic
Experience the delightful taste of Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic, a quick and easy side dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home. This umami-packed stir-fry is not only nutritious but also budget-friendly, making it a perfect addition to any meal. With tender baby bok choy enveloped in a savory sauce of garlic and soy, this dish is ready in just 15 minutes! Whether paired with grilled chicken or served over rice, it’s a versatile option that will impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound baby bok choy
- 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon Chinese mushroom sauce
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Blanch the bok choy: Boil salted water, add bok choy for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath. Drain and dry.
- Stir-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add bok choy, stirring until lightly browned (2-3 minutes). Mix in soy sauce and mushroom sauce; cook for another minute.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg