Sayur Bening Pakchoy: Clear Bok Choy Soup

Ingredients

• 250 g baby bok choy, chopped
• 1 tsp dried anchovies, rinsed (optional)
• 2 inches garlic, sliced
• 3 shallots, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 big red chillies, sliced (optional)
• 1 bird’s eye chilli, sliced
• 600 ml water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a wok or a pot, heat the oil over a medium flame. Add the shallots and saute until they soften, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, ginger, and chillies. Saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the water and the dried anchovies. Bring to a boil, and let it continue boiling for another 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.

4. 4

   Add the baby bok choy and mix well. Once the soup starts boiling again, turn off the flame immediately.