5 from 6 votes
Bok Choy Recipe (10 mins!)
Get a taste of Asian cuisine in less than 10 minutes with this easy Bok Choy Recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
108 kcal
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 bok choy small
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 dried chilies
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the bok choy in a colander and rinse with cold water, removing any grit from between the leaves and at the base of the stems. Pat dry with a kitchen towel and cut each bok choy in half lengthwise.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the garlic slices and dried chilies for about 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add the bok choy in a single layer, cut-side down, and cook until the bottoms start to brown, about 2 minutes.
- Flip the bok choy over and cook until the stalks begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the soy sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Cleanliness is next to godliness! Wash the bok choy thoroughly under cold water, paying strict attention to the base where dirt can easily get trapped.
- The heat of the chilis resides in the seeds. How many seeds you should include depends on how spicy you want the dish to be.
- The sesame oil is non-negotiable! It infuses the dish with a beautiful flavor and aroma that olive or vegetable oil simply cannot match.
- Pay attention to the heat. This recipe calls for medium-high heat initially and then reducing to medium-low. Controlling the heat allows the bok choy to cook evenly without burning.
- The bok choy should retain a slight crunch. Keep an eye on your timer, and resist the urge to overcook.
Nutrition Information
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Potassium
54mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
10190IU
(204%)
Vitamin C
103mg
(114%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 10190IU | 204% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.