How to Make Quick Baby Bok Choy with Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baby bok choy, also known as Shanghai bok choy, is a tender and delicious leafy green vegetable that is a staple in Chinese cuisine. Its mild flavor and crisp texture make it a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. One of the quickest and simplest ways to prepare baby bok choy is by sautéing it with garlic, which brings out its natural flavors and allows it to shine as a side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound baby bok choy
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil (Optional)
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Heat a wok over medium heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bok choy and cook for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce and sugar, then season with salt; cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour water into the wok, cover, and simmer until bok choy leaves are dark green and stems are tender but still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Drizzle sesame oil over bok choy and season with pepper.
  • Nutrition

    95 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 330mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 69mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 389mg