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Bok Choy Garlic Sauce

Bok Choy Garlic Sauce

A quick and nutritious bok choy garlic sauce that combines tender greens with a savory garlic-kissed sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 92
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds baby bok choy
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Rinse bok choy thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, sugar, broth, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
  4. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add bok choy cut side down and sear for about 2 minutes.
  6. Flip bok choy and cook for another 2 minutes until leaves are wilted.
  7. Stir the sauce mixture and pour it over the bok choy, tossing gently.
  8. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  9. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Notes

Make sure to use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing.