Recipe Bok Choy

recipe bok choy

10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy Recipe

recipe bok choy

Crisp, fresh, and bursting with loads of unexpected flavor, this Garlic Bok Choy Recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish.

Prep: 2min

Total: 10min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 54 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 439 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large shallots (minced)
  • 2 pounds baby bok choy (halved or quartered)
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of the pan. Add the garlic and shallots, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  2. Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes, uncover and toss, and then cover and continue to cook until bok choy is cooked to desired doneness (approximately 3-5 minutes more).
  3. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve immediately. Enjoy!

How to Cook Bok Choy

recipe bok choy

Learn how to cook bok choy, a healthy Asian vegetable, using the stir-fry method to create beautifully browned edges and crisp-tender stalks.

Prep: 10min

Total: 17min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Sodium 608 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound baby bok choy
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (white and green parts)
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instruction:

  1. Rinse the bok choy with water. Shaking off any excess water and then dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
  2. Cut each bok choy, halved lengthwise.
  3. In a small bowl combine soy sauce, broth, vinegar, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, honey, and red chili flakes.
  4. In a wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over high heat until just smoking.
  5. Use tongs to carefully place the bok choy cut side down in a single layer in the wok, lightly press down to make contact with the surface.
  6. Cook until lightly browned without moving, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Flip the bok choy over and cook the other side until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger and green onions, stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  9. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, simmer until thickened, about 30 seconds.
  10. Add bok choy back to the wok, stir-fry and cook until the sauce glazes the greens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  11. Transfer to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds.

Garlicky Bok Choy

recipe bok choy

This simple bok choy recipe, flavored with shallot, garlic, and soy sauce, is ideal for when you’re short on time and ingredients.

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed, cut into quarters, with core intact
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Instruction:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bok choy, soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp. water and cover immediately. Cook 1 minute. Uncover and toss, then cover and cook until bok choy is tender at the core, about 3 more minutes.

Bok Choy Recipe

recipe bok choy

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, Sodium 195 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds bok choy or baby bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (canola, vegetable or peanut oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons water (or any liquid combination of broth, water, cooking wine)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instruction:

  1. Start by trimming the stem off – don’t trim too much – just the end. Cutting the thick stem off will ensure that the bok choy cooks evenly. Separate out the leaves, keep the tender center intact. Wash and clean bok choy.
  2. Finely mince garlic. Grate fresh ginger with a microplane grater. Grating the ginger helps break up the tough fibers.
  3. Place wok or saute pan on your stove and pour in the cooking oil. Add the garlic and ginger. Turn the heat to medium-high. Let the ginger and garlic gently sizzle in the oil. When the aromatics become fragrant and light golden brown, add the bok choy leaves. Toss very well to coat each leaf with the garlicky, gingery oil for 15 seconds. Pour in broth, water or wine. Immediately cover and let cook for 1 minute. Season with soy sauce and drizzle a bit of sesame oil on top.

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FAQ

What is the best way to eat bok choy?

Use raw bok choy leaves in salads or on sandwiches. It has a sweet flavor and is a tasty addition to spinach or mixed green salads. Add to Your Apps! Add raw stalks of bok choy to your favorite vegetable tray!

What should I do with bok choy?

Bok choy is widely used in Chinese cooking, frequently in soups, salads, stir-fries, and fillings for spring rolls, potstickers, steamed buns, and dumplings. Its mild flavor shines when it’s stir-fried in sesame oil with a little garlic and ginger and a splash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of salt.

What part of bok choy do you eat?

The cool thing is that both the leaves and the stalks can be eaten, and this wonderful little plant is an excellent go-to for fiber, as well as for beta-carotene and vitamins C, K and A. It’s also a good source for calcium and vitamin B6.

How do you get the bitterness out of bok choy?

Salt is a friend to bitter greens, whether you plan to eat them raw or cooked.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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