Unlock the Power of Bok Choy: A Quick and Easy Side Dish Recipe

Nutritious and Delicious

Bok choy is an excellent choice for incorporating more nutrients into your diet. This Asian green is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

A Flavorful Twist

To take bok choy to the next level, we’ve added a savory blend of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. This dynamic trio creates a depth of flavor that complements the slightly sweet taste of bok choy.

Quick and Easy

This recipe has a total cooking time of only 10 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (from 1/2-inch piece)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 pounds bok choy (about 2 medium bunches), cleaned, ends trimmed, and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• Salt (optional)

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not brown, about 30 seconds.

Next, add the bok choy and, using tongs, fold it into the garlic-ginger mixture until coated, about 1 minute.

Then, add the soy sauce and water, cover, and cook until steam accumulates, about 1 minute.

Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are just wilted, the stalks are just fork-tender but still crisp, and most of the water has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Finally, turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, and season with salt if desired.

Serve and enjoy this delicious side dish!