Description
Sizzling Chinese Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce brings savory Asian flavors straight to your kitchen, delighting taste buds with its simple yet bold profile. Quick and easy preparation ensures you can enjoy this delectable vegetable side dish in minutes, making it a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse the bok choy under cool running water, ensuring all soil particles are removed. Gently pat leaves dry with kitchen towels and slice each vegetable vertically into symmetrical halves.
- Select a spacious skillet or traditional wok, then warm vegetable oil over medium-high temperature. Introduce finely chopped garlic and quickly sauté until aromatic, approximately 30 seconds.
- Carefully transfer prepared bok choy into the heated cooking vessel. Expertly stir-fry the vegetables, maintaining crisp texture while allowing slight wilting, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, broth, granulated sugar, and cornstarch mixture in a separate mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Elegantly cascade the prepared sauce over the sautéed bok choy, thoroughly coating each piece. Allow gentle simmering for 2-3 minutes, permitting the liquid to slightly thicken and develop deeper flavor complexity.
- Artfully transfer the glazed vegetables to a serving platter. Optional: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds across the top for enhanced visual appeal and nutty undertone. Serve immediately while temperature and texture remain optimal.
Notes
- Wash bok choy meticulously under cold running water to eliminate any hidden sand or grit that might affect the dish’s texture and taste.
- Pat the bok choy completely dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect stir-fry and prevent excess water from diluting the rich garlic sauce.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the garlic quantity – less for a milder flavor, more for intense garlic lovers who crave bold taste profiles.
- Transform this recipe into a vegan-friendly option by substituting oyster sauce with mushroom-based sauce and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg