Garlic Bok Choy

Garlic Bok Choy is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2. 80 calories per serving. Recipe by Takes Two Eggs on YouTube.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 18 min

Cost: $2.67 total, $1.34 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Bok choy (Trim ends, slice each bunch in half lengthwise)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Mince finely)
  • 2 tablespoons Water (for slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (Mix with water to form a slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chicken broth (Can use low‑sodium store‑bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (Adds nutty aroma; use sparingly)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (For blanching water)
  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil (For sautéing garlic)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bok choy

    Rinse the bok choy under cold water, trim any tough stems, and slice each bunch in half lengthwise.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Mince the garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Make the sauce slurry

    In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch, stir until smooth, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Blanch the bok choy

    Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add 1 tsp salt, then add the bok choy halves. Blanch for 1 minute until bright green and just tender. Drain using a colander and set aside.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: Boiling

  5. Sauté garlic and thicken sauce

    Heat the wok over medium‑high heat, add vegetable oil, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

    Time: PT2M30S

    Temperature: Medium‑high

  6. Combine bok choy with sauce

    Add the blanched bok choy to the wok, toss to coat evenly with the garlic sauce, and cook another minute to heat through.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: Medium‑high

  7. Serve

    Transfer the garlic bok choy to a serving plate, drizzle any remaining sauce over the top, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories
80
Protein
2g
Carbohydrates
6g
Fat
3g
Fiber
2g

Dietary info: contains soy, contains shellfish

Allergens: soy, shellfish, sesame

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe by Takes Two Eggs

A quick and tasty Chinese-inspired garlic bok choy side dish that comes together in about 10 minutes. The crisp bok choy is blanched, then tossed in a savory garlic sauce made with soy, oyster sauce, and a touch of sesame oil.

EasyChineseServes 2

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Source Video
5m
Prep
7m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.67
Total cost
$1.34
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blanch the bok choy only 1 minute to keep it crisp.
  • Ensure the cornstarch slurry is smooth before adding to the pan.
  • Thicken the sauce just enough to coat the bok choy without burning.

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling water can cause severe burns; handle with care.
  • Hot oil may splatter when adding garlic; keep face away.

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