Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Name: Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby bok choy (or regular bok choy, halved), ends trimmed, halved lengthwise; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp water

A simple, quick Chinese side dish of tender-crisp bok choy stir fried in a blazing hot wok with garlic, a splash of soy sauce, and sesame oil for a clean, savory finish.

18 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

ChineseSideStovetopVeganLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs baby bok choy (or regular bok choy, halved), ends trimmed, halved lengthwise
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp water

Instructions

1

Wash 2 lbs ends trimmed, halved lengthwise baby bok choy (or regular bok choy, halved) thoroughly and pat dry. Have all remaining ingredients ready before starting, as this dish cooks very fast.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over the highest heat possible until the oil shimmers and just begins to smoke.
3

Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and stir fry for 15 seconds until golden and fragrant. Do not let it burn.
4

Add the bok choy and toss immediately. Stir fry over high heat for 1 minute.
5

Add 3 tbsp water to the wok. Continue stir frying for another 1-2 minutes until the stalks are tender-crisp and the leaves are wilted.
6

Season with 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce), and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Toss to combine.
7

Remove from heat, drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and serve immediately.

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Questions

Why pat it dry first in Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy?

Step 1 reads: "Wash 2 lbs ends trimmed, halved lengthwise baby bok choy (or regular bok choy, halved) thoroughly and pat dry." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of oyster sauce in Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy?

The entry for Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy calls for 2 tsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce). In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I make Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy is 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce). Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy low-carb?

A serving of Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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