Name: Sautéed Baby Bok Choy
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 inch piece ginger; 1 lb baby bok choy; 2 tablespoons water; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Sautéed Baby Bok Choy

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Add the bok choy, stir to coat with the oil, and saute for 2-3 minutes until the leaves start to wilt.

Add the water and salt. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes, until the bok choy is tender but still bright green.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Bok Choy Thoroughly 💧
Pat baby bok choy completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure proper searing and prevent steaming, which keeps the vegetables tender with slightly caramelized edges.
Separate Stems and Leaves 🔪
Cut the bok choy stems and leafy tops into different sizes so you can add stems first to cook longer, then add delicate leaves in the final minute for optimal texture contrast.
Infuse Oil with Aromatics 🧄
Bloom minced garlic and ginger in hot oil for 20-30 seconds before adding bok choy to build deep, concentrated flavor throughout the dish rather than adding them at the end.
Toast Sesame Seeds First 🌱
Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before sprinkling them over finished bok choy to unlock their nutty, complex flavors and maximize aroma impact.
Use the Water Strategically 💨
Add a splash of water to the pan once vegetables are seared and cover briefly to steam-finish them gently, then remove the lid to evaporate excess moisture and maintain textural integrity.