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    Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Garlic & Ginger

    Jan 24, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Learn how to cook bok choy with this easy stir-fry recipe! This bok choy stir-fry with garlic and ginger is a popular and healthy Asian side dish!

    garlic bok choy on a plate
    Jump to:
    • Good To Know
    • Recipes Using Bok Choy
    • Preparing Bok Choy in a Wok
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Storage
    • 📖 Recipe

    Good To Know

    Bok choy is a popular vegetable in Asian, especially Chinese, cuisine that makes for a quick and healthy side. It is related to Chinese cabbage yet tastes much milder and has dark green leaves.

    This tender Asian vegetable is healthy, low calorie, and full of fiber, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, minerals, and other nutrients that make it a beneficial addition to your diet. Bok choy is also rich in antioxidants, and it’s said to have potential anticancer benefits.

    Especially popular is the mini version of it, also known as baby bok choy. Those are very tender and perfect for this stir-fry recipe. Baby bok choy is available in every Asia Shop and well-stocked grocery markets.

    Bok choy is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many Asian recipes such as noodles, soups, salads, or stir-fry dishes.

    ginger garlic baby bok choy on a plate

    Recipes Using Bok Choy

    • Drunken Thai Noodles – Pad Kee Mao
    • Pho – Vietnamese Noodle Soup

    Recipes in which bok choy makes a beautiful addition:

    • Vegetable Yaki Udon
    • Vegetable Lo Mein
    • Tofu Fried Rice
    • Tofu Stir Fry

    Preparing Bok Choy in a Wok

    In this recipe, I’ll show you how to prepare stir-fried bok choy super quickly and easily in a wok or large skillet. It is served with sautéed garlic and ginger, accompanied by a tasty, aromatic, and salty stir-fry sauce. You can top the whole thing with roasted sesame seeds if you like.

    stir fried bok choy with garlic and ginger on a plate

    Ginger garlic bok choy makes a stunning, light, fresh, low-calorie, and flavorful side dish to any Asian meal!

    Ingredients

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Bok Choi Recipe Ingredients
    • Bok Choy → I love to use baby bok choy. Available in any Asia Shop or in major grocery stores. Regular bok choy works too! 😉
    • Garlic & Ginger → Add delicious flavors!
    • Stir-Fry Sauce → Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Sugar, Cornstarch, Pepper!

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    This visual step-by-step instruction will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a cooking beginner! 

    • Wash, then cut bok choy lengthwise in halves and make sure the core stays intact.
    Bok Choy Recipe Step-1
    • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat with one tablespoon oil. Working in batches, add bok choy cut-side down and cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned without moving. Set aside.
    • Add one tablespoon of oil along with the minced garlic and ginger to the wok, sauté for one minute.
    • Mix soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper in a small bowl and add it to the skillet. Cook for half a minute until slightly thickened.
    Bok Choi Recipe Step 2-5
    • Add bok choy cut-side up and cook for another 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until fork-tender.
    Bok Choy Recipe Step-6
    • Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (optional). Serve immediately!

    Storage

    Store cooked bok choy in an airtight container in the fridge. Stays good for 2-3 days.

    Reheat in a wok or microwave.

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    📖 Recipe

    stir fried bok choy with garlic and ginger on a plate

    Bok Choy

    Aline Cueni
    Learn how to cook bok choy with this easy stir-fry recipe! This bok choy stir-fry with garlic and ginger is a popular and healthy Asian side dish!
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 99 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 12 oz (350 g) baby bok choy halved (Note 1)
    • toasted sesame seeds optional

    Stir-Fry Sauce

    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece ginger minced
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp water
    • 1 tsp rice vinegar or mirin
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp brown sugar
    • ½ tsp cornstarch
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cut bok choy lengthwise in halves and make sure the core stays intact.
    • Heat a wok or large skillet with one tablespoon oil. Working in batches, add bok choy cut-side down and cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned without moving. Set aside.
    • Add one tablespoon of oil along with the minced garlic and ginger to the wok, sauté for one minute.
    • Mix soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper in a small bowl and add it to the skillet. Cook for half a minute until slightly thickened, then add bok choy cut-side up and cook for another 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until fork-tender.
    • Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (optional). Serve immediately!

    Notes

    1. Bak Choy: I love to use baby bok choy for this recipe. Available in any Asia Shop or in major grocery stores. Regular bok choy works too! 😉 12 ounces (350g) are approx. 6 baby bok choy or 3-4 regular bok choy.
    2. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    3. Reheat in a wok or microwave.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Bok Choy
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 99 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Sodium 810mg35%
    Potassium 44mg1%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 3785IU76%
    Vitamin C 39mg47%
    Calcium 101mg10%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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