Bok Choy with Garlic

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This simple bok choy recipe couldn't be any easier. It's quickly stir-fried in thickened stock with garlic, allowing it to retain some of its characteristic crunch.

Bok Choy with Garlic
Photo:

Maxwell Cozzi

Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 pounds bok choy, stems cut into 1-inch lengths, leafy tops left about 4 inches long (or baby bok choy, left whole)

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bok Choy with Garlic

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    Ingredients.

  2. Bok Choy with Garlic

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    In a bowl, whisk the stock with the cornstarch.

  3. Bok Choy with Garlic

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    In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook over high heat until fragrant, 20 seconds.

  4. Bok Choy with Garlic

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    Add the bok choy and stir-fry until the leaves start to wilt, 2 minutes.

  5. Bok Choy with Garlic

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    Add the stock and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 30 seconds.

  6. Bok Choy with Garlic

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    Remove the bok choy from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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