Description
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender bok choy tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce.
Ingredients
2 lb Bok Choy
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp salt
6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp crushed Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
Instructions
Cut the bok choy in half, then wash and drain it. Set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the salt and oil, then add the bok choy. Cover the pot and boil for 2 minutes.
Drain the bok choy and transfer it to a plate.
Mince the garlic and set it aside.
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns.
Heat a pan and add the garlic along with the sauce mixture. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
Pour the garlic sauce over the bok choy.
Serve immediately.
Notes
You can omit the Sichuan peppercorns if you prefer a milder flavor. This dish is best served fresh and warm as a side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0