Garlic Bok Choy
This recipe for Garlic Bok Choy is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights its natural sweetness and crunch. Quick and easy to prepare, it's the perfect side for any meal.
Servings 4
Calories 27kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) bok choy washed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt or soy sauce, or to your taste
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Prepare bok choy:
- Trim the ends of the bok choy and separate the leaves if using large bok choy.
- Rinse well under cold water and drain.
- Bring a large pot of water up to a boil.
- Add in the bok choy and boil for 30 seconds.
- Drain the par-cooked bok choy and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
Cook:
- Heat oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat.
- Add bok choy, stir fry for a few seconds, add in minced garlic and continue stir-frying until fragrant.
- Add in salt and white pepper.
- In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cold water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the bok choy, stir to coat the veggies, and cook until slightly thickened, about another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5067IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg