This adaptation of a 2013 Bon Appetit recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make. The quartered stalks are steamed,
turning them silky. If desired, sub in scallions and half a red onion, grated fresh ginger, and miso or oyster sauce. https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/garlicky-bok-choy
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed and quartered lengthwise with cores intact
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and shallot, chopped, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add baby bok choy, rinsed and quartered lengthwise with core intact, soy sauce, and water; cover immediately.
- Cook bok choy 1 minute. Uncover and toss, then return cover and cook until bok choy is tender at the core,
about 3 minutes longer.