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A small bowl of Ginger-Garlic Baby Bok Choy with red chilies.

Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy

This Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy dish marries the crisp, leafy texture of baby bok choy with a combination of aromatics like ginger, garlic, and shallots, all elevated by a dash of Korean chili pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
This quick and easy-to-follow recipe promises a delightful burst of Asian-inspired flavours, perfect for those seeking a savoury and nutritious side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 large shallot - minced
  • 1 long red chili thinly sliced
  • 1" piece of fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound baby bok choy halved
  • 1 teaspoon Korean chili pepper flakes or red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Heat a wok (or skillet) over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and swirl to coat the pan. Add the shallots, and cook, stirring continuously for 1 minute. Add the chilies, ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and bok choy. Toss to coat the bok choy, then cover the wok and cook for 2 minutes. Toss, then cover and continue to cook until bok choy is cooked to desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Korean chili pepper flakes and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

We served the Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy as a side with grilled Grilled Frenched Rack of Lamb and Grilled Gochujang Mushrooms. Watch how this meal was made here.
Keyword bok choy side dish recipes, easy baby bok choy recipe, garlic ginger bok choy, sauteed bok choy with garlic and ginger
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