Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
**Stir-fried Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger** A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring tender bok choy with fragrant garlic and ginger, all coated in a light and tangy sauce. Perfect to round out any Asian-inspired meal.
This recipe was born out of a desire for a quick and tasty side dish to accompany a weeknight dinner. We had a bunch of baby bok choy in the fridge, and inspired by our favorite Chinese takeout dishes, we decided to stir-fry them with some garlic and ginger. The result was so delicious that we knew we had to share it with the world. The key to this dish is to cook the bok choy just until it's tender but still has a bit of a crunch. This will give it a nice texture and prevent it from becoming mushy. We also use a combination of soy sauce, water, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, and Asian chili sauce to create a light and flavorful sauce that coats the bok choy perfectly. This dish is incredibly versatile and can be served as a side dish or main course. It's also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have on hand.
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add bok choy and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, Asian chili sauce, and black pepper.
  5. Add the sauce to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until it has thickened and coated the bok choy, about 1 minute.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • **Coconut oil:** Coconut oil adds a subtle tropical flavor to the dish and helps to brown the bok choy.
  • **Garlic and ginger:** Garlic and ginger are classic aromatics that add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • **Baby bok choy:** Baby bok choy is a tender and flavorful green that cooks quickly.
  • **Soy sauce, water, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, and Asian chili sauce:** These ingredients create a light and flavorful sauce that coats the bok choy perfectly.