STIR-FRIED SHANGHAI BOK CHOY WITH GINGER

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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.

Mudasir Hussain
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different types of greens, like kale and spinach, and it always turns out great. The ginger and garlic add a nice kick, and the soy sauce gives it a savory flavor. This is a great go-to recipe f


Ark electronics
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This was a really quick and easy dish to make. I had everything on hand already. The bok choy was crisp and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Abaid Abbasi
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I'm not a big fan of bok choy, but this recipe changed my mind! The ginger and garlic really brought out the flavor of the vegetable. I'll be making this again for sure.


Deborah Ebejuwa
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The bok choy was perfectly tender and the ginger and soy sauce added a nice flavor. Will definitely make this again.


chris7 woodard
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This stir-fried Shanghai bok choy was an absolute delight! The combination of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce created a flavorful and aromatic dish that perfectly complemented the crisp texture of the bok choy. I especially appreciated the simplicity o