Description
Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. This easy stir-fry highlights the fresh crunch of bok choy, enhanced by a bold ginger chili sauce that offers an explosion of flavor. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an ideal option for anyone looking to serve a healthy, nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Pair it with your favorite protein or enjoy it as a standalone vegetarian delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bok choy (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly and chop into bite-sized pieces, separating the stalks from the leaves.
- 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.
- Stir-fry bok choy stalks for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add bok choy leaves; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil to prepare the ginger chili sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly, and cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg