Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic
Elevate your dining experience with this quick and flavorful Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic. This vibrant side dish is not only ready in under 15 minutes but also packed with nutritional benefits. The tender, crunchy bok choy, sautéed with aromatic garlic and rich soy sauce, creates a delightful umami explosion that complements a variety of main dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- 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
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare an ice bath nearby.
- 2. Blanch the bok choy in boiling water for one minute, then transfer to the ice bath to cool. Drain and pat dry.
- 3. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 4. Add bok choy to the skillet, stirring for 2-3 minutes until beginning to brown.
- 5. Pour in soy sauce and mushroom sauce; stir well and cook for another minute.
- 6. Season with salt, pepper, and top with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg