Description
Garlic bliss bok choy stir-up brings Asian-inspired kitchen magic to your dinner table. Quick, zesty greens packed with flavor elevate simple ingredients into a crave-worthy side dish that connects you with authentic Chinese culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby bok choy
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge baby bok choy into boiling water and blanch for precisely 60 seconds, then quickly transfer to a cold water bath to halt cooking process.
- Whisk cornstarch with water in a small mixing bowl until a smooth, translucent liquid forms.
- Incorporate oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and sesame oil into the cornstarch mixture, creating a harmonious sauce blend.
- Select a medium skillet and warm cooking oil over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Introduce minced garlic to the hot oil, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and release aromatic oils, approximately 30 seconds.
- Gently pour prepared sauce into the skillet, allowing it to simmer and gradually thicken for about 1-2 minutes.
- Elegantly arrange blanched bok choy on a serving plate, creating an appealing presentation.
- Drizzle the warm, glossy garlic sauce evenly over the vibrant green bok choy.
- Serve immediately while sauce is hot and bok choy remains crisp and tender.
Notes
- Blanching bok choy beforehand helps maintain its vibrant green color and crisp texture while reducing cooking time.
- Use a cornstarch slurry to create a silky, glossy sauce that perfectly coats the vegetables without being too thick or runny.
- Adjust sauce seasonings based on personal taste preferences or dietary needs like reducing sodium or using gluten-free soy sauce alternatives.
- For added protein, quickly stir-fry tofu, chicken, or shrimp before adding the sauce to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg