Description
This Easy Sautéed Bok Choy Recipe is a weeknight hero, perfect for busy families seeking a quick, healthy, and nourishing side dish. It features vibrant, tender bok choy with a mild flavor and satisfying crunch, prepared with minimal fuss and ingredients. It’s incredibly quick to make and pairs well with almost any main course, even appealing to picky eaters.
Ingredients
1 lb Bok Choy
2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Water or Vegetable Broth
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
To taste Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Bok Choy: Thoroughly wash the bok choy. Slice off the very bottom of the stems. Separate the leaves. If using larger heads, halve them lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces. For baby bok choy, you can halve them
- Heat the Pan: Heat olive oil or sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the hot oil. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic
- Cook Bok Choy: Add the bok choy to the skillet. Toss it with the garlic and oil. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the green parts begin to wilt
- Add Liquids & Seasonings: Pour in the soy sauce and water (or broth). Add red pepper flakes if using, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together
- Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet and cook for another 2-4 minutes. The bok choy should be tender-crisp, maintaining a bright green color
- Serve: Uncover, give it one final toss. Serve immediately
Notes
Always dry your bok choy thoroughly after washing to ensure it sautés, not steams.
Use a hot pan or wok to achieve the perfect tender-crisp texture.
Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary to maintain pan temperature.
Bok choy cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking and mushiness. It should be tender-crisp with a vibrant green color.
Store leftover sautéed bok choy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave briefly.
For best texture and flavor, cook right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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