Garlic Bok Choy

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Bok Choy stir fry with garlic is an easy and healthy recipe that takes only 10 mins to make from prep to dinner table. It calls for only 3 simple ingredients.

Bok Choy stir fry served in a bowl.
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What Is Bok Choy

Bok choy (白菜) is a versatile Chinese vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, known for its crisp white stems and vibrant green leaves. It comes in two primary varieties: regular bok choy, which has larger stalks and leaves, and baby bok choy, which is smaller, tender, and has a milder flavor. Both types are cherished in Asian cuisine for their crunchy texture and ability to absorb flavors from accompanying ingredients.

In recent years, bok choy has gained popularity beyond its traditional culinary uses and can now be found in most supermarkets and specialty food stores.

Its versatility makes it a favorite in a wide range of dishes, from stir-fries and soups to side dishes. Whether you opt for the regular or baby variety, bok choy adds a fresh and nutritious element to any meal.


Health Benefits

Fresh bok choy in a bowl.

According to Eating Well Magazine, June 2018 issue, this Chinese cabbage has the following benefits:

  • It ranks second on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of 41 powerhouse fruits and vegetables.
  • It’s loaded with sulforaphane and carotenoids. It protects cells from damage, improve immune system and block cancer formation.
  • One cup of cooked bok choy delivers more than half of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.

Bok choy recipe is so easy to make and takes only a few very simple ingredients. They have many health benefits, high in nutrition, vitamins and low in calories.

You can serve them raw, stir fry, saute, roast, steam, grill, braise, make kimchi, salad or soup.

You can also cook them with chicken, shrimp, beef, mushroom or tofu. There are so many ways to prepare them.


Garlic Bok Choy Ingredients

Ingredients for garlic bok choy.

This recipe calls for the following ingredients:

  • Bok choy
  • Oil
  • Garlic
  • Salt

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.


How To Make This Recipe

Cutting the bottom stem of bok choy on a cutting board.

Step 1: Cut 1-inch off the bottom part of the stems. You can pull off the leaves. If the leaves are bigger, you can cut into halves or chop into pieces. If you have regular bok choy that is big, you can chop the stems and leafy part into bite-sized pieces.

Stir fry garlic bok choy in a skillet.

Step 2: Heat up a wok, pan or skillet on high heat. Add the oil and when the oil is heated, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the bok choy and quickly stir-fry for a few times before adding the salt.

Bok choy stir fry with garlic, ready to serve.

Step 3: Quickly stir-fry a few times, turn off the heat, dish out and serve immediately.


Helpful Cooking Tips

Healthy bok choy flash cooked with garlic and salt.
  • Stir-fry on high heat for crunchy and crisp texture. Do not overcook.
  • The leaves and stems should retain their a nice glossy color after cooking. The leaves shouldn’t turn into dark green or purple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it bok choy healthy?

Yes, it is a very healthy vegetables with lots of fiber and water in the leafs and stems. In fact, 95% of the vegetable is water and only 1% fat. It’s also a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin A and minerals.

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 81 calories per serving.

Bok choy on a spoon.

What To Serve With This Recipe

This recipe is best served with a main dish (such as braised pork belly (dong po rou)). Make any Asian chicken recipes (such as baked Hoisin chicken) to go with it. You could also serve this recipe with Chinese tea eggs for added punch of flavor and aromatics. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

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4.55 from 33 votes

Garlic Bok Choy

Bok Choy stir fry with garlic is an easy and healthy recipe that takes only 10 mins to make from prep to dinner table. It calls for only 3 simple ingredients.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz (230g) baby bok choy, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions 

How To Stir Fry Bok Choy

  • Cut 1-inch off the bottom part of the stems. You can pull off the leaves. If the leaves are bigger, you can cut into halves or chop into pieces. If you have regular bok choy that is big, you can chop the stems and leafy part into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat up a wok, pan or skillet on high heat. Add the oil and when the oil is heated, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic.
  • Add the bok choy and quickly stir-fry for a few times before adding the salt. Quickly stir-fry a few times, turn off the heat, dish out and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

  • Stir-fry on high heat for crunchy and crisp texture. Do not overcook.
  • The leaves and stems should retain their a nice glossy color after cooking. The leaves shouldn’t turn into dark green or purple.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people, Calories: 81kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 365mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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21 Comments

  1. Rahul Yadav says:

    Amazing. We LOVE this recipe. So quick, easy and delicious.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome!

  2. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars

  3. Randy says:

    5 stars
    Great and simple.

  4. Lee Credle says:

    Hello? Can this be eaten cold? Will it still be as good?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      It will be great warm but it should be fine at room temperature. :)

  5. Donna says:

    5 stars
    Love bok choy, so easy to make and so good with everything.

  6. Chrissie Baker says:

    5 stars
    I love how simple this is!! I love adding garlic to just about everything I cook. I canโ€™t wait to give this a try! I love you site and everything looks so delicious.

  7. May says:

    5 stars
    I love boy choy so good with noodles.

  8. Julia says:

    5 stars
    Bok choy is my favorite, this recipe is so easy and good!

  9. Lauren says:

    I think PULL OFF the leaves is clearer. Peel is like peeling an orange, ginger or garlic clove. These you just pull apart after removing the bottom.

    I canโ€™t wait to try this.

  10. Larry Joseph Morgan says:

    I’m a bit confused. What do you mean by “Peel off the leaves.” ? I love Bok Choy, and normally make Kimchee using it. Thank you for the recipe! Larry

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Peel off the leaves from its stems. You don’t want to cook the whole bok choy or else the inside will be under-cooked and the outer leaves will be over cooked and wilted.