Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. This quick stir-fry highlights the crispness of fresh bok choy complemented by a zesty ginger chili sauce that adds a perfect kick. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not just a side dish but can easily serve as a satisfying main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound bok choy (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces, keeping stalks and leaves separate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bok choy stalks to the skillet; stir-fry for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Incorporate the bok choy leaves; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil to create your ginger chili sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy in the skillet; toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg