Stir-Fried Sesame Baby Bok Choy

A quick and flavorful Asian side dish featuring crisp-tender baby bok choy stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and a savory soy sauce mixture, finished with aromatic sesame oil.

4 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby bok choy
  • tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Trim and discard the rough bottoms from the baby bok choy. Separate the leaves, rinse, and pat dry.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Set aside.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom and sides. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook for another 30 seconds. Turn off the heat, and drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.

    5 min