Szechuan Bok Choy

Spice up your vegetable game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Szechuan Bok Choy recipe! Crisp, tender baby bok choy is stir-fried to perfection in a fiery blend of dried red chilies, fragrant Szechuan peppercorns, and a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Accented with aromatic garlic and ginger, and finished with a drizzle of sesame oil, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Whether served as a bold side dish or a light vegan-friendly main, Szechuan Bok Choy delivers the perfect combination of heat, tang, and umami in every bite. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired recipes, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Baby bok choy
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 4 pieces Dried red chilies
• 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, slice each in half lengthwise, and set aside.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic and ginger. Slice the green onions into thin rounds, separating the white and green parts.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir well to create a sauce mixture and set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the dried red chilies and Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 7

Increase the heat to high and add the bok choy to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, ensuring all pieces are coated in the spicy oil.

Step 8

Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the bok choy and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 9

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and toss to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 10

Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy your Szechuan Bok Choy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(689.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	528.5

Total Fat 42.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1926.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 596.3mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1673.3mg	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: 66.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 24.3%