Spicy Garlic Bok Choy (10 Minutes ONLY!)

10 Minutes ONLY Spicy Garlic Bok Choy is super delicious and easy to make at home.

Addicting and savory Spicy Garlic Bok Choy pairs perfectly with any dish, and trust me, make extra rice because you will devour the garlic sauce!

If you want to get more vegetables in your diet, you NEED to try this easy 10-minute recipe that you will LOVE! 

I will be honest; I am not a big vegetable person; however, this Spicy Garlic Bok Choy is always on my dinner menu.

Not only is it quick to prepare, but the bok choy also tastes fantastic the next day, which makes this recipe perfect for meal prepping.

If you don’t like spicy food or are preparing dinner for kids, I also have a 10-minute Restaurant Style Bok Choy that tastes amazing! 

The key to keeping your Spicy Garlic Bok Choy nice and green is to add a little bit of oil and salt before blanching.

This simple step keeps the Bok Choy soft and preserves all the color. My mom taught me this trick when I first learned how to cook.

Depending on the texture you like for your bok choy, you can adjust the cooking time. I like my Bok Choy soft but still slightly crunchy. 

Let’s talk about the SECRET SAUCE, the superstar in my 10 Minute Spicy Garlic Bok Choy.

You need a few simple ingredients, garlic, vegetarian oyster sauce, green onion, black vinegar, a pinch of sugar, Korean red chili flakes, and sesame seeds.

I tend to use the vegetarian oyster sauce for any vegetable dishes or as a dipping sauce as it is less salty and slightly sweet. 

Do you want more Vegetarian-Friendly recipes? Here are some of my go-to recipes that you will LOVE! 

• Garlic Butter Fried Rice (20 Minutes!)
• Chinese Steamed Eggs – 20 Minutes ONLY!
• Creamy Miso Ramen (20 Minutes ONLY!)
• Tomato Egg Drop Soup (15 Minutes ONLY!)

Ingredients 

• 2 lb of Bok Choy  
• 1 tbsp of Oil 
• 1.5 tsp of Salt 

Spicy Garlic Sauce 

• 7 cloves of Garlic minced 
• 1 stock of Green Onion chopped 
• 2 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce 
• 1 tsp of Sugar
• 2 tbsp of Korean Red Chili Flakes 
• 1.5 tbsp of Black Vinegar 
• 1 tbsp of Sesame Seeds 
• 4 tbsp of Oil 

1. Prepare the Bok Choy by cutting it in half. If the Bok Choy is quite large, cut it in half again.
2. Bring a pot of water to a simmer and add 1 tbsp of oil and 1.5 tsp of salt. Blanch the Boy Choy for 3-4 minutes. You want it to be soft yet still crunchy. Set aside.
3. Mix chopped garlic, white parts of the green onion, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, Korean red chili flakes, black vinegar, and sesame seeds in a bowl. 
4. Heat 4 tbsp of oil, and once the oil is hot, pour it into the bowl. 
5. Drizzle the sauce over the bok choy, and enjoy! 

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Spicy Garlic Bok Choy

10 Minutes ONLY Spicy Garlic Bok Choy is super delicious and easy to make at home. Addicting and savory Spicy Garlic Bok Choy pairs perfectly with any dish, and trust me, make extra rice because you will devour the garlic sauce! If you want to get more vegetables in your diet, you NEED to try this easy 10-minute recipe that you will LOVE!

Prep Time5 mins

Active Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, 20 Minute Recipes, Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Chinese american food, Chinese Food, dinner Ideas, Healthy, Healthy Asian Recipes, QUICK RECIPES, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes, take out, VEGETARIAN

Yield: 4 People

Materials

• 2 lb of Bok Choy
• 1 tbsp of Oil
• 1.5 tsp of Salt

Spicy Garlic Sauce

• 7 cloves of Garlic minced
• 1 stock of Green Onion chopped
• 2 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
• 1 tsp of Sugar
• 2 tbsp of Korean Red Chili Flakes
• 1.5 tbsp of Black Vinegar
• 1 tbsp of Sesame Seeds
• 4 tbsp of Oil

Instructions

• Prepare the Bok Choy by cutting it in half. If the Bok Choy is quite large, cut it in half again.
• Bring a pot of water to a simmer and add 1 tbsp of oil and 1.5 tsp of salt. Blanch the Boy Choy for 3-4 minutes. You want it to be soft yet still crunchy. Set aside.
• Mix chopped garlic, white parts of the green onion, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, Korean red chili flakes, black vinegar, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
• Heat 4 tbsp of oil, and once the oil is hot, pour it into the bowl.
• Drizzle the sauce over the bok choy, and enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t like spicy food or are preparing dinner for kids, I also have a 10-minute Restaurant Style Bok Choy that tastes amazing!