Description
A simple and flavorful side dish of tender bok choy tossed in a savory garlic sauce. Ready in minutes, this recipe pairs perfectly with any Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- Wash bok choy thoroughly and pat dry. Halve each head lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water/broth. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add bok choy cut side down and cook without moving for 2 minutes, until lightly charred.
- Flip bok choy, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the bok choy. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until bok choy is tender.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute oyster sauce with mushroom stir-fry sauce. Adjust garlic to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 4g