Bok Choy Shiitake Mushrooms Stir Fry Recipe

This Bok Choy Shiitake Mushrooms Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful veggie side dish! Garlic and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms add rich umami flavor to tender, vibrant bok choy for an easy stir fry that pairs perfectly with any meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
• 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 lb bok choy (about 3 medium bunches or 6–8 baby bok choy)
• 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and cut into bite-sized pieces (*see notes)
• 1/4 cup reserved mushroom soaking water
• Salt, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut off the very end of the bok...: Cut off the very end of the bok choy and discard. If using large bok choy, separate the white stalks from the leafy greens. Cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. For baby bok choy, you can leave them whole.
2. 2Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms and soak them...: Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms and soak them in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes, or until softened. Do not discard the soaking water.
3. 3Heat oil in a large skillet or wok...: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic and softened shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
4. 4Add the bok choy. If separated, add the...: Add the bok choy. If separated, add the white stalks first and cook for 1 minute before adding the leafy greens.
5. 5Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, then pour in the...: Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, then pour in the mushroom soaking water. Continue stir-frying until bok choy is tender and vibrant green.
6. 6Season with salt to taste, remove from heat,...: Season with salt to taste, remove from heat, and serve hot.