Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful side. This recipe highlights the fresh, crisp taste of bok choy, elevated by a zesty ginger and chili sauce that adds just the right amount of kick. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a healthy meal that’s packed with nutrients and low in calories. Whether served as a main dish over rice or paired with grilled chicken, this quick stir-fry is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash bok choy under cold water and chop into bite-sized pieces, separating stalks from leaves.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bok choy stalks to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Introduce bok choy leaves and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy in the skillet, toss to coat evenly, cooking for another minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg