Description
Savory bok choy and mushrooms in oyster sauce dance with Chinese culinary elegance, offering a quick and nutritious side dish. Crisp vegetables and umami-rich sauce invite you to explore delightful Asian flavors in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) baby bok choy, rinsed and halved
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake, button, or your favorite type)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Aromatics and Cooking Oils:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse bok choy under cold water, ensuring all grit is removed. Slice vegetables lengthwise, creating uniform halves.
- Prepare workstation by trimming mushrooms and finely chopping aromatic garlic and ginger.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious wok, elevating temperature to medium-high heat.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing them to dance and release their fragrant essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the sizzling pan, stirring continuously until they soften and release their natural moisture, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Gently layer bok choy halves into the skillet, tossing with existing ingredients. Cook for 3-5 minutes, maintaining a delicate balance between tenderness and crispness.
- Cascade oyster and soy sauces over the vegetables, ensuring complete and even coating. Permit mixture to simmer and integrate flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Enhance dish with a delicate drizzle of sesame oil, providing a nutty undertone. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Elegantly transfer to serving platter, sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds and vibrant green onion slices for visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Rinse bok choy meticulously to eliminate any hidden grit that might affect the dish’s texture and taste.
- Select fresh, crisp mushrooms with firm caps for optimal flavor and a satisfying bite.
- Adjust cooking time for bok choy to maintain its vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture, preventing wilting or overcooking.
- Swap oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce for a plant-based version that preserves the umami depth of the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg