Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Chinese Sauce Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Chinese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons soy bean paste or miso paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger freshly and finely grated; 3 cloves garlic or as needed, freshly minced; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced; 18 ounces bok choy 500 grams, wash and drain well, chop into 1-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons sugar or honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar or to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water; 1 x salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons soy bean paste or miso paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger freshly and finely grated
3 cloves garlic or as needed, freshly minced
4 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
18 ounces bok choy 500 grams, wash and drain well, chop into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons sugar or honey
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
1 x salt to taste

1
Miso or soy bean paste can be found in Health Food stores or in large grocery stores in the Asian section.
2
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch to make a sauce, add a little bit more water if needed.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a wok or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
5
Add the bok choy, stirring, and cook for 2 minutes, transfer onto a plate and set aside.
6
Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the wok or skillet.
7
Add the soy bean paste, garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring constantly, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
8
Return the bok choy into the wok or skillet, stir until the bok choy is well coated with the sauce and heat through.
9
Remove from the heat, transfer onto a large serving plate.
10
Serve with rice or egg noodles.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons soy bean paste or miso paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger freshly and finely grated, 3 cloves garlic or as needed, freshly minced, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Chinese Sauce falls under the General 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.

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Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Chinese Sauce

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