Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Soy Garlic Glaze
A vibrant dish featuring baby bok choy in a rich soy garlic glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a side dish.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional) Can be omitted for a vegan dish
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust to taste for spice
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add baby bok choy cut-side down. Let sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, water, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
- Stir-fry for 3-4 more minutes until bok choy is just tender but still crisp, and the sauce is slightly reduced.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of chili oil. Make sure not to overcook the bok choy; it should remain a bit crisp.