Bok Choy With Garlic and Oyster Sauce
A quick and flavorful bok choy dish tossed in garlic and savory oyster sauce, perfect as a simple side. Crisp-tender greens are cooked in minutes for a fresh and satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 16 ounces bok choy (or baby bok choy)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add bok choy and cook for 1 minute. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well. Set aside.
- Heat a pan over high heat. Add canola oil and garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy, oyster sauce, shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute until evenly coated and heated through.
- Turn off the heat, transfer to a plate, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Baby bok choy cooks faster and has a more tender texture.
- Do not overcook to maintain a crisp texture and bright color.
- You can substitute vegetable oyster sauce for a vegetarian version.
- Serve alongside rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
