Description
A quick and flavorful vegetable dish featuring tender baby bok choy in a savory garlic oyster sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect as a side for any Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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For the Bok Choy:
- 1 1/2 lb baby bok choy
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Blanch the Bok Choy: Bring a pot of water and the salt to a boil over high heat. Blanch the bok choy for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, add cornstarch and water and mix until combined. Then add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and sesame oil. Mix until combined.
- Cook the Sauce: In a medium skillet, heat a tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Then add the sauce, mix, and bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Place the bok choy on your serving plate and pour the sauce over the bok choy. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds or chopped scallions on top before serving.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken bouillon powder for a vegetarian version.
- This dish is perfect served with rice or as a side to your favorite Asian-inspired main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg