Quick Bok Choy Stir Fry

My bok choy stir fry is pungent and umami. Flash fried greens, hot and smoky from the wok in just 15 minutes from start to finish.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as vegetable oil or grapeseed oil
• 16 ounces bok choy or baby bok choy
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste or granulated chicken or vegetable stock
• Sprinkle of msg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Regular or large bok choy: Slice off the base and separate the leaves. Rinse thoroughly to remove any dirt. If the leaves are big, chop them into 2 ½-inch pieces. Baby bok choy: Slice baby bok choy in half, lengthwise and clean thoroughly to remove any dirt. If the leaves are long, chop them into 2 ½-inch pieces.
2. 2Warm up the wok: Place a wok or a nonstick deep skillet over high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil and swirl it around to coat the surface.
3. 3Stir fry the bok choy: Add the bok choy and stir fry for 2 minutes.
4. 4Season the bok choy: Add the garlic, msg, and shrimp paste, and toss a few times.
5. 5Finish off the dish with sesame oil, salt and pepper: Turn the heat off and drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the bok choy. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.