Description
If you’re looking for a quick, vibrant, and healthy dish that bursts with flavor, this Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is the perfect solution. In just 25 minutes, you can transform fresh bok choy into a delightful side or main course. The zesty combination of ginger and chili elevates the natural crunch of the bok choy, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled proteins or as a standalone vegetarian meal. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bok choy (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust based on heat preference)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly and chop into bite-sized pieces, keeping stalks and leaves separate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bok choy stalks, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Incorporate bok choy leaves and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- Mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the ginger chili sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy in the skillet, tossing everything to coat evenly; cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider tossing in grilled chicken or turkey. Feel free to mix in other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and flavor. Adjust the quantity of red chili flakes based on your preferred spice level.