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Freshly cooked baby bok choy with soy sauce and minced garlic

Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic

A simple yet flavorful dish, baby bok choy is quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and a savory soy sauce glaze, making for a perfect side or light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Baby Bok Choy rinsed and halved lengthwise
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil for stir-frying
  • pinch Salt
  • pinch Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash and halve the baby bok choy, then mince the garlic.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and water.

Cooking

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add baby bok choy to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the bok choy, toss to coat, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.