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

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.

Questions

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

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Stir Fried Garlic Bok Choy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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