Bok Choy with Garlic
Quick-fried baby bok choy with lots of garlic.
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- 500 g Bok choy
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Salt
Method
- Halve the bok choy and slice the garlic.
- Fry the garlic in the oil until fragrant, then add the bok choy and a splash of water and toss until just tender and bright green.
- Take off the heat and season with the soy and salt.
- Serve immediately while bright green.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Bok Choy with Garlic
This is a fast Cantonese-style stir-fry of baby bok choy and plenty of sliced garlic, the kind of green vegetable side that anchors nearly every Chinese meal. Bok choy is a mild, juicy brassica with crisp white stems and tender leaves, and the whole point of the technique is to cook it quickly enough that it stays bright and just tender rather than limp. Garlic sizzled in oil first perfumes the whole pan before the greens even hit it. It comes together in about twelve minutes and stays vegan.
The finished dish tastes clean and savory: sweet, watery stems, silky leaves, and the mellow nuttiness of gently fried garlic, all lightly seasoned with soy off the heat so it never turns muddy. A splash of water added with the bok choy creates a burst of steam that cooks the stems through without scorching the leaves. Serve it immediately, while the color is still vivid green, alongside rice and a richer braised or roasted main. It is the sort of low-effort side that quietly makes a home Chinese dinner feel complete.
Equipment: wok.
Bok Choy with Garlic: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bok Choy with Garlic?
One serving of Bok Choy with Garlic has about 95 calories, with 2g of protein, 5g of carbs, 8g of fat and 2g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Bok Choy with Garlic gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How many servings does Bok Choy with Garlic make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.