Stir Fried Braised Bok Choy

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Stir-Fried Braised Bok Choy recipe—an effortless blend of tender-crisp baby bok choy, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a luscious umami-packed sauce. In just 20 minutes, this dish transforms simple ingredients like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil into a silky glaze that clings to the vibrant green leaves and soft stems. The perfect balance of savory, sweet, and lightly peppery notes, this recipe makes a stunning accompaniment to steamed rice or your favorite main course. Quick, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, it’s a must-try for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine or anyone looking to make vegetables irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 heads baby bok choy
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the baby bok choy under running water to remove any dirt. Cut each head in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic. Peel and finely julienne the ginger.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and 1 cup of water or vegetable broth. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and julienned ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the bok choy halves to the skillet, cut side down. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the leaves are wilted and the stalks begin to soften.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the bok choy and lower the heat to medium. Cover the skillet and let the bok choy braise for 4-5 minutes, or until tender.

Step 8

Remove the lid and stir the mixture to ensure the sauce thickens slightly and coats the bok choy evenly.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Transfer the bok choy to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Serve hot as a side dish with steamed rice or your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1575.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	605.2

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4478.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1310.3mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 3394.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 27.2%