Name: Garlic Bok Choy
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 6 Baby bok choy (heads, halved lengthwise); 2 tbsp Neutral Oil; Salt; 6 garlic (cloves, minced); 2 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Sugar; 3 tbsp water; Toasted sesame seeds; Chili oil (optional, for drizzle)

Garlic Bok Choy

Charred bok choy with a garlicky oyster sauce glaze that steals the whole meal.

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Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: 2 as a side

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Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

Bok Choy

6 Baby bok choy heads, halved lengthwise
2 tbsp Neutral Oil
Salt

Sauce

6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Sugar
3 tbsp water

To Finish

Toasted sesame seeds
Chili oil optional, for drizzle

Instructions

Mix the Sauce

Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Set aside.

Char the Bok Choy

Heat a wok or wide skillet over the highest heat possible until smoking. Add oil, then place bok choy cut-side down in a single layer. Sear undisturbed 2 minutes until the cut face is deeply charred and caramelized. Flip and cook 1 more minute.

Add the Sauce

Push bok choy to the sides. Add minced garlic to the center and cook 20 seconds.
Pour sauce over everything and toss to coat. Let it bubble and reduce 30 seconds until the bok choy is glossy and the sauce clings.

Plate and Finish

Arrange bok choy cut-side up so the char marks show. Spoon remaining sauce over the top. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and an optional chili oil drizzle.