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Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy with Chicken Powder

Recipe by Michael Tchao

A quick, beginner‑friendly Chinese‑style side dish. Fresh bok choy is soaked in salty water to remove grit, then chopped and sautéed with garlic, a pinch of salt, and a dash of chicken powder for umami. Perfect over steamed rice or noodles.

EasyChineseServes 4

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Source Video
15m
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
30m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$2.87
Per serving:$0.72

Critical Success Points

  • Soaking bok choy in salted water to remove grit
  • Heating the pan until hot before adding oil
  • Adding chicken powder at the end to avoid bitterness

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can splatter – keep face away and use a splatter guard if needed
  • Use a sharp knife carefully when trimming bok choy

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