Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

4.70 (444)
⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 asian 🏷 Side dish

This vibrant Asian side dish comes together in a flash with a simple stir-fry. Crisp bok choy is cooked until just tender, then coated in a glossy, flavourful sauce made from garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy and a touch of brown sugar with red pepper flakes for a gentle heat. It's a delicious umami-packed accompaniment that's ready in about 20 minutes.

Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bok choy
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Method

  1. Discard the ends of the bok choy and chop it, separating the white stems from the green leaves. Wash the pieces and ensure they are dried thoroughly.
  2. Combine the water, minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger and crushed red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
  3. Warm the vegetable and sesame oils together in a wok. Cook the bok choy stems for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to lighten in colour. Add the leaves and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more until they soften. Transfer the cooked bok choy to a dish.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the wok and place it back on the heat. Stir the sauce continuously for about 3 minutes until it thickens a little.
  5. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the bok choy and gently toss everything together to combine.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories93 kcal
Fat7 g
Sugars5 g
Protein2 g
Sodium236 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish
Cuisineasian
AuthorSpyce