🥬 Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
⏱ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7–10 minutes
Total: ~15 minutes
🍽 Serves
2–3
📝 Ingredients
For the Bok Choy
3–4 heads baby bok choy (or 2 large), halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon neutral oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
For the Ginger Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 teaspoons chili paste or chili oil (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Garnish
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Bok Choy
Wash bok choy thoroughly to remove dirt.
Cut in half lengthwise (or quarters if large).
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix:
Ginger
Garlic
Chili paste/oil
Soy sauce
Vinegar or lime juice
Honey (if using)
Sesame oil
Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Bok Choy
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Place bok choy cut-side down.
Sear for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
Add water/broth, cover, and steam for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
4️⃣ Add the Sauce
Remove lid and reduce heat to medium.
Pour sauce over bok choy.
Toss gently and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and glossy.
5️⃣ Serve
Transfer to a plate.
Spoon extra sauce over top.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
🔥 Tips & Variations
Extra protein: Add tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
Low-sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce.
Very spicy: Add fresh chopped chili or extra chili oil.
No soy: Use coconut aminos instead.
