Published May 18, 2019 Updated Nov 12, 2024
What Is Bok Choy
Bok choy (白菜) is a versatile Chinese vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, known for its crisp white stems and vibrant green leaves. It comes in two primary varieties: regular bok choy, which has larger stalks and leaves, and baby bok choy, which is smaller, tender, and has a milder flavor. Both types are cherished in Asian cuisine for their crunchy texture and ability to absorb flavors from accompanying ingredients. In recent years, bok choy has gained popularity beyond its traditional culinary uses and can now be found in most supermarkets and specialty food stores. Its versatility makes it a favorite in a wide range of dishes, from stir-fries and soups to side dishes. Whether you opt for the regular or baby variety, bok choy adds a fresh and nutritious element to any meal.
Health Benefits
According to Eating Well Magazine, June 2018 issue, this Chinese cabbage has the following benefits:
It ranks second on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of 41 powerhouse fruits and vegetables. It’s loaded with sulforaphane and carotenoids. It protects cells from damage, improve immune system and block cancer formation. One cup of cooked bok choy delivers more than half of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
Bok choy recipe is so easy to make and takes only a few very simple ingredients. They have many health benefits, high in nutrition, vitamins and low in calories. You can serve them raw, stir fry, saute, roast, steam, grill, braise, make kimchi, salad or soup. You can also cook them with chicken, shrimp, beef, mushroom or tofu. There are so many ways to prepare them.
Garlic Bok Choy Ingredients
This recipe calls for the following ingredients:
Bok choy Oil Garlic Salt
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make This Recipe
Step 3: Quickly stir-fry a few times, turn off the heat, dish out and serve immediately.
Helpful Cooking Tips
Stir-fry on high heat for crunchy and crisp texture. Do not overcook. The leaves and stems should retain their a nice glossy color after cooking. The leaves shouldn’t turn into dark green or purple.
What To Serve With This Recipe
This recipe is best served with a main dish (such as braised pork belly (dong po rou)). Make any Asian chicken recipes (such as baked Hoisin chicken) to go with it. You could also serve this recipe with Chinese tea eggs for added punch of flavor and aromatics. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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