Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic
Discover the delightful flavors of Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic, a quick and healthy side dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your table. This vibrant stir-fry features tender baby bok choy sautéed with aromatic garlic and savory sauces, making it a versatile accompaniment for grilled chicken, stir-fried tofu, or even noodle dishes. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights while being budget-friendly and packed with nutrients. Enhance your meals effortlessly with this simple yet delicious recipe!
- 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
Instructions
- Blanch the bok choy: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare an ice bath. Cook bok choy for one minute, then transfer to ice bath to cool.
- Stir-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add blanched bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Season: Stir in soy sauce and mushroom sauce; cook for another minute until well combined.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg