Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) bok choy, separated into stalks and leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Wash and chop the bok choy, separating the thicker stalks from the leaves.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped bok choy stalks to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  5. Add the bok choy leaves to the wok and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until wilted but still crisp-tender.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  7. Pour the sauce over the bok choy and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the sauce is heated through and evenly coats the vegetables.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately. This bok choy stir fry recipe is delicious.