Description
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring crisp-tender bok choy tossed in a fragrant ginger chili sauce the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and fresh.
Ingredients
1 lb baby bok choy, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1–2 tsp chili sauce (such as sambal oelek or sriracha)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Rinse bok choy and pat dry.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce, and honey. Set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add bok choy, cut side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly charred.
6. Flip and pour the sauce mixture over the bok choy.
7. Toss to coat evenly and cook another 1–2 minutes until tender but still crisp.
8. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust chili sauce to your preferred spice level.
For a heartier dish, serve over steamed rice or add tofu.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated quickly in a pan.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bok choy, ginger chili sauce, healthy side dish, Asian greens, quick stir fry