How to Make Chef John's Garlic and Ginger Bok Choy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Garlic and Ginger Bok Choy is a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a favorite among patrons at Chef John's restaurant, and now you can recreate it in your own kitchen. Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that is popular in Asian cuisine. With the bold flavors of garlic and ginger, this dish is a standout addition to any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 small heads bok choy, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 6 drops toasted sesame oil, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Trim bottom from boy choy heads. Cut leaves from stalks. Cut stalks into 1/2-inch chunks. Gather large leaves and cut into halves.
  • Heat vegetable oil over high heat. Saute bok choy stalks and bell pepper in hot oil until just beginning to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Stir garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes into the bok choy mixture; saute until garlic and ginger are fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir bok choy leaves, soy sauce, and sesame oil into the bok choy mixture; saute just until the leaves turn a bright green and beginning to soften, about 1 minute more.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 90mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 335mg