Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic (Easy Chinese Side Dish)
This authentic Chinese stir-fried bok choy with garlic is a quick, healthy Cantonese side dish made with simple ingredients and classic wok technique.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bok choy
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
- Optional: a few drops toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse bok choy thoroughly and drain well.
- Heat wok over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add bok choy and toss quickly.
- Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and water.
- Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Finish with sesame oil if using and serve hot.
Notes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe Calories: 70 Total Fat: 5g (6% DV) Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3% DV) Carbohydrates: 4g (1% DV) Fiber: 2g (7% DV) Sugar: 2g Protein: 2g (4% DV) Sodium: 280mg (12% DV)
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes used.