Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce
Blanched bok choy under a glossy garlic-oyster sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g Bok choy
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tsp Light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Sugar
Method
- Halve the bok choy and mince the garlic.
- Blanch the bok choy in boiling water until just tender, then drain and arrange on a plate.
- Sizzle the garlic in oil, then stir in the oyster sauce, soy, sugar, and a splash of water.
- Pour the hot sauce over the bok choy and serve.
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About Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce
Bok choy in oyster sauce is a Cantonese vegetable dish you'll find on nearly every Chinese restaurant table, prized because it delivers maximum gloss and savor with minimal effort. The bok choy is blanched briefly in boiling water so it stays crisp-tender and vivid green, then arranged on a plate and crowned with a quick garlic-oyster sauce. From start to finish it takes barely ten minutes, which makes it the kind of side that rounds out a meal without competing for attention at the stove.
The eating pleasure is in the contrast: the sweet, slightly bitter crunch of the stems against the silky, umami-rich sauce that pools around them. A quick sizzle of garlic in hot oil perfumes the base, and the oyster sauce, soy, and a pinch of sugar give it that signature savory-sweet glaze with a lacquered shine. Blanching rather than stir-frying keeps the vegetable clean-tasting and lets its natural flavor come through under the sauce. Serve it alongside rice and a richer main — a braise or roast — where its freshness cuts through and resets the palate.
Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce?
A serving has about 96 calories — 1.6g protein, 6.4g carbs, 7.2g fat, 1.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Oyster sauce, Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for those ingredients to make it gluten-free.
How many servings does Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.