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Quick 10-Minute Spicy Garlic Bok Choy

This spicy garlic bok choy recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking for a quick and flavorful side dish that can be ready in just 10 minutes. With just a handful of ingredients, it's both simple and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of bok choy, rinsed and halved lengthwise if large
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil or chili crisp
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular, low-sodium, or gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry/substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Ingredients: First, I ensure my bok choy is thoroughly rinsed and any grime is removed. If the bok choy is large, I halve it lengthwise for even cooking.
  • Heat Pan: In a large skillet or wok, I heat the chili oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. This provides a robust base for our dish, infusing the oil with a spicy aroma.
  • Cook Garlic: Adding the minced garlic to the pan, I sauté it for about 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring it does not burn by keeping a close eye on it.
  • Add Bok Choy: I place the bok choy into the pan, cut side down, in a single layer. I let it cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to brown and then toss it to coat it in the oil and garlic.
  • Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, I whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. This mixture will create the flavorful sauce that complements the bok choy perfectly.
  • Pour Sauce: I pour the sauce mixture over the bok choy in the pan, stirring to combine the bok choy thoroughly, ensuring each piece is coated.
  • Adjust Heat: Reducing the heat to medium, I cover the pan and let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the bok choy is tender yet retains a slight crunch.
  • Final Touches: After tasting, I adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. For a touch more heat, an additional drizzle of chili oil can be added.
  • Serve: I transfer the spicy garlic bok choy to a serving platter hot, garnishing it optionally with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 654mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10094IUVitamin C: 106mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 2mg
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