Description
Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is a vibrant and nutritious dish featuring tender bok choy sautéed and topped with a spicy, aromatic ginger chili sauce. It’s a perfect side to complement Asian-inspired meals or a light, healthy main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bok choy, washed and halved or quartered lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons chili paste or chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Bok Choy: Trim the base and wash the bok choy thoroughly. Cut lengthwise into halves or quarters.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Bok Choy: Add bok choy to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until leaves are wilted and stems are tender-crisp.
- Add Sauce: Stir in chili paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to evenly coat bok choy.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For extra heat, add a splash of chili oil or fresh sliced chili peppers.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg