Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
A delightful stir-fry dish featuring crisp bok choy combined with a fragrant, spicy ginger chili sauce for a nutritious and flavorful meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
For the stir-fry
- 1 pound Bok Choy (Washed and cut into bite-sized pieces) Keep stalks and leaves separate
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger (Grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Low-sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (Adjust based on heat preference)
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil (Adds nutty flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (For stir-frying)
- Salt (To taste)
- Black Pepper (Freshly cracked, to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly to remove any dirt. Chop it into bite-sized pieces, keeping the stalks and leaves separate.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy stalks and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the bok choy leaves and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil to create your sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy in the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute.
Finishing Touches
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider adding toasted sesame seeds as a garnish for crunch. Add cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp for extra protein. Adjust heat level by varying chili flakes.