Chili Garlic Bok Choy

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This chili garlic bok choy is the perfect side dish for any meal! The bok choy is nicely stir fried with a hint of kick from the chili oil. It's a perfect side dish ready in 10 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

1.5 lb baby bok choy
10 cloves garlic
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp msg
2 tbsp chili oil

Instructions

Wash the baby bok choy and peel off outer leaves until stem and the closest leaves remain. Slice the stems in half with a knife and then drain excess moisture from bok choy. Set the vegetables aside in a large bowl.
Chop 10 cloves of garlic and set aside.
Heat 3 tbsp of neutral oil in a pan over high heat. Add garlic and saute for 15 seconds. Then immediately add in your bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted and browned.
Season with kosher salt, sugar, and msg and cook for another minute
Add chili oil and toss until combined. Enjoy!

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Notes

Bok Choy Tips - Select bok choy that looks fresh and vibrant. The leaves should be crisp and free from wilting, and the stalks should be firm. Wash the bok choy thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Trim the tough ends of the stalks, and separate the leaves from the stalks for even cooking. Cut the bok choy into uniform-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. You can slice the stalks diagonally and chop the leaves into smaller pieces.

Cook the Water Out! When cooking the bok choy, you likely see a pool of liquid at the bottom of the pan. This is because bok choy is high in water content - it's important to keep cooking until all of this water is evaporated so you don't get a soggy, watery bok choy dish.

Storage Tips - Store any leftover bok choy with sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You'll notice that the bok choy will soften and release more water as it sits, which will dilute the sauce - this is normal but a reason why I don't prefer to keep it in the refrigerator for too long. Reheat until warmed through in a microwave.

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