Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce

Fresh bok choy quick-cooked in a savory oyster sauce glaze, highlighting the vegetable's crisp texture and delicate flavor with minimal ingredients.

Cuisine: Cantonese

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 7 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim bok choy stems and separate leaves. Rinse and pat dry. Thinly slice stems and separate leaves.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add sliced bok choy stems and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Step 5: Add bok choy leaves, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Toss constantly for 3-4 minutes until leaves are wilted and stems are crisp-tender.