Quick Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
Quick bok choy with garlic and ginger is a fast and flavorful side dish made with fresh greens and bold aromatics in just 10 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet or pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons Canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 Baby bok choy sliced in half lengthwise
- Salt and black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy, cut side down, and sear for 2 minutes.
- Turn each piece of bok choy over and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Add the soy sauce to the pan, turn to coat the bok choy and reduce the heat to medium low.
- Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bok choy is tender. (Add a splash of water or broth if needed.)
- Drizzle with the sesame oil, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Spicy: Sprinkle some red pepper flakes while cooking for a hint of heat. Best served immediately but can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Reheat in skillet over medium heat.