Blanched Bok Choy with Crispy Garlic and Savory Soy Sauce
A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring tender blanched bok choy topped with crispy garlic and drizzled with a savory soy-based sauce. A quick and healthy addition to any Asian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching & Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for extra depth)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp water
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch bok choy for 1–2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and arrange on a serving plate.
- In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and fry until golden and crispy. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, sesame oil, and water. Stir and heat until warmed through.
- Pour sauce evenly over the blanched bok choy.
- Top with crispy garlic and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook garlic—it should be golden, not burnt.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and grilled meats.
- For a vegan version, omit oyster sauce or replace with mushroom sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg