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Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce

Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce

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Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together fresh bok choy and a zesty ginger chili sauce in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a light side, this recipe highlights the bold flavors of ginger and garlic, enhanced by a touch of heat from red chili flakes. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy addition to your meal rotation. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or over rice for a complete meal that’s easy to prepare and full of exciting flavors.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Wash the bok choy thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces, keeping stalks and leaves separate.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir-fry bok choy stalks for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add bok choy leaves; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
  6. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil to create the ginger chili sauce.
  7. Pour the ginger chili sauce over the bok choy in the skillet; toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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