Shanghai Bok Choy/ Baby Bok Choy (2 in 1 Meals)

Name: Shanghai Bok Choy/ Baby Bok Choy (2 in 1 Meals)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs baby bok choy, cleaned read description; 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil (dark); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 -3 serrano chilies, minced (this is what I had but you can use red pepper flakes, Thai chilie`s....); 1 large red bell pepper, sliced; 1 large onion, halved and sliced; 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced; ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth; 2 -4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable broth; miso, one teaspoon per bowl; tofu; cooked chicken

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs baby bok choy, cleaned read description
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil (dark)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 -3 serrano chilies, minced (this is what I had but you can use red pepper flakes, Thai chilie`s....)
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, halved and sliced
5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
2 -4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable broth
miso, one teaspoon per bowl
tofu
cooked chicken

1
Heat a very large nonstick pan or wok over med-high heat.
2
Add the oils to the pan and swirl to coat.
3
Add in the garlic, ginger, chilie`s and red bell peppers stir-fry until fragrant--about 30 seconds.
4
Add in the mushrooms and bok choy stir fry for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the broth, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch; bring to a boil stirring constantly.
6
Cook 1 minute or until thickened.
7
Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8
Season with additional soy sauce if desired.
9
Leftover soup:.
10
Heat broth add leftover bok choy to warm.
11
Dissolve the miso in some hot water then stir into soup and serve immediately.
12
You can add tofu, or diced cooked chicken and garnish with scallions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs baby bok choy, cleaned read description, 2 teaspoons peanut oil, 2 teaspoons sesame oil (dark), 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Shanghai Bok Choy/ Baby Bok Choy (2 in 1 Meals) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!