Best 20 Stir Fried Bok Choy Recipes

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Stir frying is one of the healthiest ways to cook vegetables because it requires minimal oil and heat. It can also preserve the vibrant color and nutrients of your vegetables better than other methods. This article will explore how to stir-fry bok choy, a leafy green vegetable that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. Bok choy has a mild flavor and tender texture, making it a versatile addition to any stir-fry dish. We will also explore the different types of bok choy available, how to select the best one for your dish, and how to prepare and cook it properly.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY WITH GINGER AND GARLIC



Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic image

For a quick-fix side, whip up Robin Miller's recipe for Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic from Food Network in just five minutes.

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
8 cups chopped fresh bok choy
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add bok choy and soy sauce cook 3 to 5 minutes, until greens are wilted and stalks are crisp-tender. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BOK CHOY



Stir-Fried Chicken with Bok Choy image

In restaurants, stir-frying is done in extra-large woks over very high heat. To approximate the effect at home, don't crowd the meat in the pan, and make sure the wok and oil are nice and hot before you add the chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 cups sliced bok choy (from 1 head)
1 small red chile or jalapeno, seeded and sliced
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons water. Slice chicken into thin strips. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated. In a large wok or skillet, heat oil, garlic, and ginger over medium-high until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken in a single layer, pressing against pan to sear. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bok choy and chile and cook, stirring, until bok choy slightly wilts, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture and cook until sauce thickens slightly, 2 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

STIR FRIED BOK CHOY



Stir Fried Bok Choy image

Quick, easy, and tasty!

Provided by artsychic517

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head bok choy
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced
⅓ cup cashews
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, or more to taste
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Cut 1/2 to 1 inch slice off the root-end of bok choy; discard stem. Cut stalks diagonally into 1/8-inch pieces; cut or tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, cashews, garlic, bok choy, Chinese five-spice, and sugar to the hot oil-butter mixture. Cook and stir bok choy mixture until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 98.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

STIR-FRIED SESAME BABY BOK CHOY



Stir-Fried Sesame Baby Bok Choy image

Provided by Diana Kuan

Categories     Side     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Bok Choy     Soy Sauce     Sesame Oil     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as part of a multicourse meal

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound baby bok choy
Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Trim and discard the rough bottoms from the baby bok choy. Separate the leaves, rinse, and pat dry.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Set aside.
  • 3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom and sides. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook for another 30 seconds. Turn off the heat, and drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.

SOY-GINGER PORK CHOPS WITH STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY



Soy-Ginger Pork Chops with Stir-Fried Bok Choy image

Fresh ginger adds spicy-sweet zing to the marinade for this simple pork-chop dish. Garlicky bok choy completes the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick, 6 to 8 ounces each)
Salt
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large zip-top bag, combine soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pork and shake to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour (or overnight).
  • Heat broiler, with rack 8 inches from heat. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt. Broil until browned, 8 minutes. Tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add bok choy; saute until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Season with salt and serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY OR STURDY GREENS



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This recipe works equally well with bok choy or sturdy greens, both of which have tough ribs and leaves that have a cruciferous flavor. I steam them for a minute before stir-frying so the leaves won't be too tough.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 to 16 ounces bok choy or sturdy greens, like collards, or packaged Southern greens mix
1/4 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat side of a chef's knife or minced
1 slice ginger, smashed with the flat side of a chef's knife or minced
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, to taste

Steps:

  • If using bok choy, trim off the bottoms and separate into stalks. Rinse if necessary and drain on paper towels. Cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. If using collard greens, stem, discard stems and chop the leaves coarsely. Bring an inch of water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer, and place the bok choy or greens in the steamer basket. Steam 1 minute, remove from the heat and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out excess water and drain on a kitchen towel.
  • Combine the broth or water, rice wine or sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl and place within arm's reach of your pan. Have the remaining ingredients measured out and near the pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds, until fragrant. Add the bok choy or greens, sprinkle with salt and the sugar, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Stir the cornstarch mixture and swirl into the wok, then stir-fry 1 minute, or until the greens are just tender. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 98, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED SHITAKE MUSHROOMS WITH TOFU AND BOK CHOY



Stir-Fried Shitake Mushrooms With Tofu and Bok Choy image

Make and share this Stir-Fried Shitake Mushrooms With Tofu and Bok Choy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim Petro

Categories     Vegan

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons thai chili sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons canola oil, devided
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
1 lb bok choy, cut into 11/2 pieces
2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms

Steps:

  • Whisk together cornstarch and 1 tsp.water in bowl.
  • Whisk in soy sauce, ginger, chile sauce, garlic and sesame oil.
  • Heat 1 Tbs. canola oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Stir-fry tofu7 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to plate.
  • Add 1 Tbs. oil to pan.
  • Stir-fry bok choy 4 minutes, transfer to plate.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pan.
  • Stir-fry mushrooms 2 minutes or until tender.
  • Return tofu and bok choy to pan.
  • Stir in soy sauce mixture and stir-fry 1 minute until hot.

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY WITH TOFU



Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Tofu image

Oyster sauce enhances this tasty tofu recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large bok choy stalks
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 shallots
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Remove leaves from bok choy stems. Cut leaves into 2-inch pieces; cut stems into 1/4-inch diagonal slices (do not combine leaves and stems). Cut tofu into 1/4-inch slices. Coat tofu with cornstarch. Cut shallots into thin slices.
  • Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add 2 pieces tofu; cook 1 minute, turning once. Repeat with remaining tofu, removing tofu as necessary. Return tofu to wok. Add oyster sauce; toss until tofu is evenly coated. Remove tofu from wok.
  • Heat wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add shallots; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bok choy stems and salt; stir-fry 1 minute. Add tofu and bok choy leaves; cover and cook 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

STIR-FRIED RICE STICK NOODLES WITH BOK CHOY AND CHERRY TOMATOES



Stir-Fried Rice Stick Noodles With Bok Choy and Cherry Tomatoes image

Rice noodles are delicate and light, and especially welcome to those who are gluten-intolerant. You might find it easier to use tongs for this once you've added the noodles to the pan. Bok choy is a member of the cabbage family and has all those antioxidant-rich phytonutrients that the brassicas are known for.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 35m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 ounces thin rice stick noodles (1/2 of a 14-ounce package)
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium if desired or wheat-free tamari
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 to 2 teaspoons minced jalapeño
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 pound (2 medium) baby bok choy, trimmed, washed and dried, cut in 1-inch lengths
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro can include stems, plus additional sprigs for garnish
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for at least 20 minutes, until soft. Drain in a colander and, using kitchen scissors, cut into 6-inch lengths. Set aside within reach of your wok or pan. Combine the broth, soy sauce, and rice wine or sherry in a small bowl. Combine the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced jalapeño in another bowl. Have everything within reach of your wok or pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 2 teaspoons of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Make sure that the bottom of the wok or pan is coated with oil and add the eggs, swirling the pan so that the eggs form a thin pancake. Cook 30 seconds to a minute, until set. Using a spatula, turn the pancake over and cook for 5 to 10 more seconds, until thoroughly set, then transfer to a plate or cutting board. Season to taste. Allow to cool, then roll up and cut into strips 1/4 inch wide. Place near the wok.
  • Swirl the remaining oil into the wok or pan and add the garlic, ginger and chili. Stir-fry no more than 10 seconds, until fragrant, and add the bok choy. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until it is bright green and the leaves are wilted, and add the broth mixture, the drained noodles, and the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until the noodles are just tender and the tomatoes are beginning to soften. Add the cilantro and egg shreds, and the salt and sugar, and stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined. Add the sesame oil, stir together, and serve, garnished with cilantro sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 421 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED DUNGENESS CRAB WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE AND BOK CHOY



Stir-fried Dungeness Crab with Sweet Chili Sauce and Bok Choy image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 live Dungeness crabs, 1 1/2 pounds each
1/4 cup peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
2 fresh red chiles, sliced
4 heads baby bok choy, halved
1 cup water
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup sake
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Butter lettuce
2 chopped green onions, white and green part
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
White rice, for serving

Steps:

  • First thing to do is "dismantle" the crabs before you wok-fry them. Toss the live crabs into salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Next, place the crabs top-side up, and stick your thumb under the edge of the top shell, pull forward and lift the shell up and off, and reserve. Scrape out the gills that are found on top of the body. Now, turn the crabs over and on the underbelly you will find the "apron," a slightly-lifted triangular flap, pull this off too. Finally, rinse the crabs of all the grey or green spongy stuff (the soft yellow matter is fat or crab butter and considered desirable by many, keep it if you wish.) Divide the crabs into quarters with a big knife, leaving the legs attached to the 4 sections.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok over high heat until almost smoking. Add the garlic, ginger, chiles, and bok choy. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then remove to a side platter. Toss in the crab pieces, including the top shells. Take the top shells out after 1 minute, continue to stir-fry the crab for 3 minutes. With a big spoon or spatula, remove the crab pieces to the side platter. Now on to the sauce, pour 1 cup of water into the wok, along with the brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and sake. Stir for 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook another minute until the sauce thickens. Return the crabs and bok choy to the pan, toss everything together to coat. Cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • To serve, line a large platter with butter lettuce leaves, and arrange the crabs with the top shell back on top so it looks roughly like a whole crab again - cool right?! Put the bok choy around the crab and pour the sauce all over the top. Garnish with the green onions and peanuts. You'll need crab crackers, mini forks, a side bowl for the shells, a stack of napkins, and bowls of warm lemon water to clean your hands. Serve with steamed white rice.

STIR-FRIED SESAME BOK CHOY



Stir-Fried Sesame Bok Choy image

From WW Simply Delicious. Per 1/2 c. serving: 50 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein, 1 point.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon sesame oil (dark)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 lbs baby bok choy, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.
  • Add the oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add in the garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; stir-fry until fragrant--about 30 seconds.
  • ADd in the bok choy; cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch; bring to a boil stirring constantly.
  • Cook 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

STIR FRIED PORK WITH BOK CHOY AND NOODLES



Stir Fried Pork With Bok Choy and Noodles image

Here is another quick and easy stir-fry recipe that tastes great. I usually make this with bok choy you will see from the photo that I used Gai Lan as my local Asian grocery store was out of bok choy, so I subbed it with the gai lan. It was still very good and worked just as well it is just we really love bok choy in my family, again as with most stir fries vegetable ingredients can be played around with, either to suit personal tastes or to use up vegetables in the fridge.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

600 g pork fillets, sliced thinly
1/4 cup oyster sauce
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce (I use blue dragon brand.)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 star anise, crushed
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
400 g baby bok choy (See note above)
1 red pepper, sliced thinly
100 g snow peas, trimmed
200 g bean sprouts
2 red chilies, sliced thinly
4 green onions, sliced thinly
300 g fresh noodles

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a wok, add pork in batches, brown and cook as desired, remove set to one side.
  • Heat sesame oil in wok, add garlic, pepper and chilies stir-fry about 1 minute.
  • Return pork to wok, add all the sauces, sherry, sugar, star anise, vinegar and 5 spice powder, stir to combine.
  • Add remaining vegetables and stir-fry until veg are just tender, add noodles and stir-fry to heat through.

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY AND MIZUNA WITH TOFU



Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Mizuna with Tofu image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Tofu     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bok Choy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, divided
3 1/2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar, divided
1 14- to 16-ounce container extra-firm tofu, drained
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 baby bok choy, leaves separated
12 cups loosely packed mizuna (about 8 ounces)
Ingredient info: Mizuna is sold at some supermarkets and at Asian markets

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar in bowl.
  • Stack 2 paper towels on work surface. Cut tofu crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices; cut each slice crosswise in half. Arrange tofu on paper towels and let stand 10 minutes. Pat top of tofu dry.
  • Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, without moving, until golden brown on bottom, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer tofu to paper towel to drain, then place tofu on sheet of foil and brush both sides with soy sauce mixture.
  • Wipe out any peanut oil from skillet. Add 2 teaspoons sesame oil and place skillet over medium heat. Add green onions, ginger, and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and 3 teaspoons vinegar, then bok choy. Toss until bok choy wilts, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mizuna in 2 batches, tossing to wilt before adding more, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Season greens with salt and pepper. Add tofu to skillet. Toss gently to blend. Transfer to platter.

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY WITH GINGER AND GARLIC



Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Ginger and Garlic image

Looking for recipes to get more healthy vegetables into my menus, I did an internet search for bok-choy, and found this on Foodnetwork.com by Robin Miller.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
8 cups bok choy, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
  • Add bok choy and soy sauce cook 3 to 5 minutes, until greens are wilted and stalks are crisp-tender.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH BOK CHOY OR BABY BROCCOLI



Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Bok Choy or Baby Broccoli image

This is a really basic stir-fry that I found on nytimes.com "recipes for health". Simple flavors, few ingredients, healthy.... I like to serve this over quinoa but you could use rice or noodles with equal success. When browning the tofu, I add some extra chili paste and fresh ginger to the pan for flavor. After it's done and draining on paper towels, I sprinkle it with some kosher salt. The result is far from bland tofu! It's also good to keep some extra soy sauce and hot sauce on the table so that eaters can season to taste. Also, freezing tofu and then thawing it before you cut it up gives it a chewier firmer texture that I really enjoy.... Cheers to healthy eating!

Provided by JungleLove

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb firm tofu, thoroughly patted dry, cut into pieces 1/2in thick and 1in long
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
4 scallions, white and light green parts separated from the dark green, chopped
1 lb bok choy or 1 lb baby broccoli, chopped into stir-fry sized pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek
salt
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok, and stir-fry the tofu until lightly colored. Remove from the heat, and drain on paper towels. (See description for flavoring ideas).
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan, then add the red pepper. Stir fry for three minutes, and add the garlic, ginger and the light part of the scallions. Stir-fry for about 15 seconds, then add the bok choy or baby broccoli.
  • Stir-fry for about one minute, until coated with oil and beginning to wilt, and add the water. Cook, stirring, until the water evaporates, about two to three minutes, and stir in the tofu, the soy sauce and chili paste. (I had a hard time evaporating the water and ended up pouring it out of the pan before adding the soy, chili paste, and tofu.).
  • Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the ingredients are well seasoned. Remove from the heat, sprinkle on the green part of the scallions (and maybe sesame seeds) and serve.

STIR-FRIED SHANGHAI BOK CHOY WITH GINGER



Stir-Fried Shanghai Bok Choy with Ginger image

Provided by Grace Young

Categories     Wine     Wok     Ginger     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Spring     Bok Choy     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled
3/4 lb Shanghai bok choy or other baby bok choy (5 to 8 heads)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Accompaniment: steamed white rice
Special Equipment
a rasp grater; a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok

Steps:

  • Cut half of ginger into very fine matchsticks (less than 1/8 inch thick; about 1 tablespoon) and reserve. Grate remaining ginger and squeeze pulp with your fingers to yield 1 teaspoon liquid, then discard pulp.
  • Remove any bruised or withered outer leaves from bok choy. Trim 1/8 inch from bottom of each bok choy, then cut each head into quarters. Wash bok choy in several changes of cold water and dry in a colander or salad spinner until dry to the touch.
  • Whisk together ginger juice, chicken broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and sugar in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Heat wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Pour oil down side of wok, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat sides. Add ginger matchsticks and stir-fry 5 seconds. Add bok choy and stir-fry until leaves are bright green and just limp, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir broth mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil, then stir to coat.

STIR-FRIED BABY BOK CHOY WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS



Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms image

Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Healthy     Bok Choy

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 heads baby bok choy
2 tablespoons light sesame oil
2 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
Sea salt
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Trim the bases off the bok choy and discard. Trim the leaves from the stems and cut both crosswise into bite-size pieces, keeping the stems and leaves separate.
  • Heat the light sesame oil in a sauté pan over medium heat, then add the scallions, ginger, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, and a pinch of salt and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the water, tamari, and the bok choy stems and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy leaves, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and sauté until the bok choy is just wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and add another squeeze of lime if you like. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
  • rebecca's notes
  • To toast seeds or nuts, preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the seeds or nuts in an even layer on the prepared pan and toast until aromatic and slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn easily.
  • storage
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
  • nutrition information
  • (per serving)
  • Calories: 150
  • Total Fat: 7.8g (1g saturated, 2.6g monounsaturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sodium: 585mg
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STIR FRIED BABY BOK CHOY



Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy image

Provided by Shirley Cheng

Categories     Wok     Garlic     Ginger     Onion     Side     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Vegan     Bok Choy     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds baby bok choy
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 (1/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
2 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon coarse sea or kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Trim 1/4 inch from bottom of each head of bok choy. Slice bok choy crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Wash bok choy in several changes of cold water and dry in colander or salad spinner until dry to touch.
  • In wok or large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, scallions, and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Add bok choy, salt, sugar, and pepper and stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon water, cover, and cook until wilted, about 30 seconds. Uncover, stir-fry 5 seconds, then cover again, turn off flame, and let steam in residual heat until just tender, about 30 seconds more. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND BOK CHOY



Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy image

No need for a wok here. You can use a flat-bottomed skillet or sauté pan instead, the bigger the better. You want as much surface area as possible to get as hot as possible, so preheat the pan for at least five minutes before adding the oil. There should be a forbidding amount of smoke when the ingredients hit the pan (open the windows and turn on the fan before you start). That will give you the deepest sear. Stir-fries are infinitely variable, and you can change up this recipe by using beef or pork, and other green vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, mustard greens, cabbage, spinach or thinly sliced green beans) substitute nicely for the bok choy. Make a version of this dish once or twice and you'll have a reliable and delicious alternative to takeout.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2 to 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
3/4 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 pound bok choy (1 head), trimmed and thinly sliced
2 leeks (1/2 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
Pinch chile flakes
Salt, as needed
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour half the mixture over the chicken, along with half the ginger and half the garlic. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over high heat until extremely hot, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and the chicken. Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining peanut oil to the skillet. Add the bok choy and cook 1 minute. Stir in the leeks and chili flakes; cook, tossing frequently until bok choy and leeks are tender, about 1 minute. Stir in the marinade and a pinch of salt. Move vegetable mixture to the border of the pan. Add remaining ginger and garlic to center of pan and cook, mashing lightly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return chicken to skillet and combine with ginger, garlic, and vegetables. Serve immediately, over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 731 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR FRIED BOK CHOY AND MUSHROOMS



Stir Fried Bok Choy and Mushrooms image

Make and share this Stir Fried Bok Choy and Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nikki ciciretto

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 dried Chinese mushrooms
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb bok choy, bite size peices
2 ounces oyster mushrooms
2 ounces shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Rinse dried mushooms: Soak in boiling water let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze excess water cut in half and set aside the liquid.
  • Heat oil in wok. Stir fry garlic till brown.
  • Add bok choy 1 minute, add mushrooms for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in soaking liquid and oyster sauce. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 324.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Prep: Wash and trim the bok choy, removing any wilted or damaged leaves. Cut the bok choy into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat: Use high heat to stir-fry the bok choy. This will help to quickly cook the vegetable and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Oil: Use a neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, for stir-frying. Avoid using olive oil, as it can have a strong flavor that can overpower the delicate taste of the bok choy.
  • Sauce: Use a simple sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to flavor the bok choy. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as garlic, ginger, or chili peppers, to taste.
  • Stir-frying: Stir-fry the bok choy for only a few minutes, until it is tender but still slightly crunchy. Overcooking the bok choy will make it mushy.
  • Serve: Serve the stir-fried bok choy immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried bok choy is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a weeknight meal or as a side dish for a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, stir-fried bok choy is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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