Easy Stir-Fried Bok Choy Recipe

Stir-fried baby bok choy with garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes in a skillet with a spoonful of savory soy-based sauce.

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Easy Stir-Fried Bok Choy Recipe

This quick and easy stir-fried bok choy is my favorite way to enjoy this tender leafy Asian green. It’s ready in just 10 minutes and cooks in the most delicious savory sauce made with garlic, shallots, and sesame. It's the perfect side dish with any protein and a scoop of cooked rice.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Servings: as a side

Calories: 54kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

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

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet set over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of the pan.
Add the minced garlic and shallots. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to coat, then cover the pan.
Steam for 1-2 minutes, uncover and toss again. Re-cover and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender and cooked to desired doneness.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if using, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

You may use full size bok choy or baby bok choy for this recipe. If you use full-size bok choy, I recommend chopping the thicker stems in smaller pieces. Toss them in first to give them a head start cooking, then add the smaller/less-thick pieces after a 2-3 minutes to finish cooking everything together.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute regular soy sauce with gluten-free Tamari.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended. Reheat leftovers in a skillet set over medium heat with a splash of water or soy sauce or in the microwave until warmed through.

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