Quick Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
A fast and flavorful side dish featuring tender-crisp bok choy quickly cooked with aromatic garlic. Perfect alongside any Asian-inspired meal.
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This simple stir-fry showcases baby bok choy at its best—blanched briefly to retain their vibrant green color and slight crunch, then finished in a hot pan with garlic. It's the kind of dish that comes together in minutes and adds a fresh, healthy element to any dinner.
Ingredients
baby bok choy
1 pound (about 5-6 small heads)
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
garlic cloves
3, minced
salt
to taste
chicken powder
a pinch, optional
Instructions
1
Prep the bok choy
Trim the ends and separate the leaves. Rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Cut into roughly 2-inch pieces, keeping the tender stems and leaves together.
2
Blanch the greens
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bok choy pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes until they're bright green and just tender. Drain well and set aside.
3
Stir-fry with garlic
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant—don't let it brown. Add the blanched bok choy and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes.
4
Season and serve
Sprinkle with salt and a small pinch of chicken powder if using. Give it a quick toss to distribute the seasoning, then serve immediately while hot.
