Bok choy e shiitake saltati in padella

Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cut 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. 2

   Rinse 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. 3

   Heat 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. 4

   Add 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. 5

   Stir-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. 6

   Season with salt to taste, remove from heat,...: Season with salt to taste, remove from heat, and serve hot.