Description
Elevate your meals with this quick and easy Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic, a vibrant side dish bursting with umami flavors. Ready in just 13 minutes, this recipe combines tender, blanched baby bok choy with fragrant garlic and a savory soy sauce blend, making it the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, tofu stir-fries, or over rice. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients—ideal for health-conscious eaters. Enjoy the balance of taste and nutrition in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound baby bok choy
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon Chinese mushroom sauce
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Add bok choy to boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and transfer to the ice bath immediately to halt cooking.
- In a skillet, heat canola oil over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add blanched bok choy to the skillet, stirring for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned.
- Pour in soy sauce and mushroom sauce; stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer to a serving dish, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg