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    Profusion Curry » Side Dishes

    Bok Choy Stir Fry

    Published: Feb 19, 2019 · Modified: Mar 16, 2023 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Bok Choy Stir Fry with ginger and garlic sauce is an easy way to enjoy dark leafy greens for dinner. You will love this 10 minute easy recipe with refreshing zesty flavors. This Asian Vegetable stir fry just needs easy 5-ingredients.

    Baby bok choy stir fry served with rice and garnishes.

    I must say, we are simply obsessed with this beautiful Bok Choy Stir Fry. This healthy and quick recipe is nutrition dense with bold and savory taste. Every so often, when there is Unami cravings, we whip out this Asian Stir Fry.

    Jump to:
    • What is Bok Choy
    • Recipe Highlights
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make
    • Pro Tips
    • Serving Suggestions and Storage
    • Our Popular Asian Vegetarian Recipes
    • Bok Choy Stir Fry
    • Other Easy Stir Fry Recipes

    What is Bok Choy

    Bok Choy is part of cabbage family of cruciferous vegetables. It’s a popular vegetable widely available in Chinese / Asian grocery stores and even in the super markets.

    Bok Choy is a nutritional powerhouse and very low calorie, it does have excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K. It is also provides minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and iron.

    Add it in the stir fry and you are feeding your body something healthy and super delicious.. a win win !

    Recipe Highlights

    • 10-minutes to make healthy dish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Soy free,
    • Paleo,
    • Whole30,
    • Suitable for Keto and low carb!
    A close up image of crispy and succulent stir fried Bok choy.

    Let’s talk about the ginger garlic sauce ! Only 4 simple ingredients but this unassuming sauce will make your taste buds dance ! It’s a flavor bomb without being HOT. It’s zesty, tart, hint of sweet, pungent, salty – all at once awakening all the senses. And it fills the house with the wonderful aroma.

    Ingredients

    This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients. See the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

    • Baby Bok Choy : Choose tender , dark green and firm leaves.
    • Minced ginger and garlic : Freshly minced is better but you can also use store bought paste
    • Liquid Coconut Amino : I prefer to use liquid coconut amino to keep this recipe suitable for gluten free and soy free. You can however, use Soy Sauce or Tamari as well.
    • Dry Red Chili Peppers : Adjust it based on your HOT spice tolerance. Also, if you don’t have red chili peppers handy, use red pepper flakes
    • Toasted sesame seeds : for earthy and nutty garnish.
    Ingredients used in making this recipe.
    Ingredients used to make spicy and delicious ginger garlic sauce for the stir fry.

    Variations

    • If you prefer to make things oil free, simply skip using the oil and sauté in the water instead. 
    • You can swap Bok choy for any vegetable stir-fry you like, using the same recipe! You can also combine the vegetables like snow peas, mushrooms and green onions to make a mixed vegetables stir fry.
    • Sesame oil drizzled on top adds wonderful taste to this baby bok choy stir fry. You can also use rice vinegar or oyster sauce

    How to Make

    Cut each baby Bok Choy in half. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Using a grater, grate the ginger and garlic. You can also finely chop them.

    Process step one of prepping the baby Bok Choy.

    Heat a large skillet or a wok over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot, add minced garlic and ginger, dry chilies and stir-fry for 20-25 seconds or until fragrant. 

    Step two of creating the ginger garlic sauce.

    Add coconut amino in the skillet. Carefully scrap the bottom of the skillet in case any ginger garlic is stuck at bottom. ( it’s called de-glazing the pan) You should sense the insane aroma of this sauce.

    Adding liquid coconut amino to the sautéed ginger and garlic.

    Add Bok Choy face down. Let it coat the sizzling mixture. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip them over. Again let it coat remaining spice mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Bok choy should look darker green. Turn off the heat.

    Adding prepped bok choy to the sauce.

    Transfer the Bok choy to serving bowl. Make sure to scrap off every last drip of that ginger garlic sauce. ( it’s that finger licking good !!!) Season with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot. Enjoy !

    Stir Fry with Bok Choy served with toasted sesame seeds and other garnishes.

    Pro Tips

    • We are using baby Bok Choy for this stir fry. They are smaller in size and tend to be more sweet than regular (big) Bok Choy.
    • Cut them into small pieces so they are easy to sauté. I prefer slicing the baby Bok Choy in half.
    • If the base stem looks too tough, cut it off. Rinse it under cold water, and pat dry before sautéing. I often notice some sand stuck at the base so please wash thoroughly.
    • We cook Stir fry dishes on high heat. SO everything cooks very fast. SO keep all the ingredients prepped and handy before you begin.

    Helpful Hint : I am NOT including salt in the list of ingredient. I have never required to add salt in this recipe. The liquid coconut amino has a salty flavor note to it which is enough to enhance the overall taste without added salt. If you prefer saltier taste, feel free to add it. If the liquid coconut amino feels too strong and tart, sprinkle bit of brown sugar to neutralize the taste.

    Serving Suggestions and Storage

    So next time you are craving Chinese take-out, try this mouthwatering healthy homemade meal instead. This dish pairs well with simple jasmine rice or Cilaro Lime Brown Rice. Use it as a side dish or over rice as a main dish.

    You can also serve it with Vegetable Lo-Mein Noodles, Chili Garlic Noodles, Instant Pot Fried Rice or Curry Fried Rice.

    Stir Fry dishes taste their best when you serve them freshly made. They are crisp with a nice bite to them. If you must store it later use, use air tight container and keep it in refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat it before serving.

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    A close up image of crispy and succulent stir fried Bok choy.

    Bok Choy Stir Fry

    Prajakta Sukhatme
    Dazzle your taste buds with this 10-minute Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe. This healthy 5-ingredient Asian meal is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavors. This succulent Stir fry is Vegan, GF Paleo, Whole30, Keto and low carb!
    4.77 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories 89 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Wok

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Baby Bok choy
    • 1 inch ginger minced
    • 6 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 Tablespoon oil optional . Use water or broth for WFPB cooking
    • ¼ cup liquid coconut amino or Tamari
    • 2-3 dry Red Chili Peppers
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Cut each baby Bok Choy in half. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Using a grater, grate the ginger and garlic. You can also finely chop them.
    • Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot, add garlic and ginger, dry chilies and stir-fry for 20-25 seconds or until fragrant. 
    • Add coconut amino in the skillet. Carefully scrap the bottom of the skillet in case any ginger garlic is stuck at bottom. ( it's called de-glazing the pan)
    • Add Bok Choy face down. Let it coat the sizzling mixture. Cover and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip them over. Again let it coat remaining spice mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Bok choy should look darker green. Turn off the heat.
    • Transfer the Bok choy to serving bowl. Make sure to scrap off every last drip of that ginger garlic sauce. ( it's that finger licking good !!!) Season with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot. Enjoy !

    Notes

    Helpful Hint : I am NOT including salt in the list of ingredient. I have never required to add salt in this recipe. The liquid coconut amino has a salty flavor note to it which is enough to enhance the overall taste without added salt. If you prefer saltier taste, feel free to add it. If the liquid coconut amino feels too strong and tart, sprinkle bit of brown sugar to neutralize the taste.
    We are using baby Bok Choy for this stir fry. They are smaller in size and tend to be more sweet than regular (big) Bok Choy. Cut them into small pieces so they are easy to sauté.
    I prefer slicing the baby Bok Choy in half. If the base looks too tough, cut it off. Rinse it under cold water, and pat dry before sautéing. I often notice some sand stuck at the base so please wash thoroughly.
    We cook Stir fry dishes on high heat. SO everything cooks very fast. So, keep all the ingredients prepped and handy before you begin.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 158mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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