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Perfectly Sautéed Garlic Bok Choy

A simple, delicious bok choy recipe that lets you enjoy the leafy green's crisp, delicate flavor with just oil, garlic, and seasoning cooked on the stove in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 57
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil for finishing (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Trim the bottom inch from the bok choy head to separate the stalks.
  2. Thoroughly wash each stalk under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit hiding between the leaves.
  3. If using large bok choy, cut each stalk lengthwise into halves or quarters. For baby bok choy, you can leave them whole.
  4. Pat the bok choy dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  6. Add minced garlic (and ginger if using) to the hot oil and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  7. Place the bok choy in the pan, cut side down if halved, and cook without stirring for 2 minutes to develop some caramelization.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, then toss or stir to coat evenly.
  9. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stalks are tender-crisp and the leaves are wilted.
  10. If using, add soy sauce and toss to coat.
  11. Drizzle with sesame oil if desired and garnish with sesame seeds before serving immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSodium: 217mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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