Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
A quick and delicious bok choy stir-fry tossed in a zesty ginger chili sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Bok Choy, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce, low-sodium preferred
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces, keeping stalks and leaves separate.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the bok choy stalks and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the bok choy leaves and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and vibrant green.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil.
- Pour the ginger chili sauce over the bok choy in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before removing from heat. Serve immediately.
Notes
To maximize freshness, source vibrant bok choy from local markets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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