Recipe for the week of December 16 - 22, 2024

Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce

Here is a simply delicious, easy-to-prepare Bok Choy dish from twoplaidaprons.com

Try it today and let us know how it turns out!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bok choy

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil 

  • 2 tbsp garlic minced

For a thin sauce:

  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce

  • ¼ tsp granulated sugar (opt)

For a thicker sauce:

  • ¾ cup water

  • 5 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp granulated sugar (optional)


Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.

  2. Meanwhile, trim away the excess root of the bok choy. Cut in half or quarters lengthwise. 

  3. Blanche the bok choy by placing it in boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute (longer if you prefer it more tender), until the leaves are bright green and the stems are just cooked. Drain and set aside.


Option 1 - Thin sauce

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

  2. Immediately add the prepared bok choy. Toss and stir fry briefly to coat the bok choy with garlic.

  3. Season the bok choy with oyster sauce and sugar. Stir fry until evenly coated with sauce and well combined. 


Option 2 - Thick sauce

  1. In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside

  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

  3. Give the prepared sauce a good mix and pour into the wok or pan. Heat until it becomes thickened and glossy. Stir frequently, especially when the sauce starts to thicken, so the sauce can thicken evenly.

  4. Once the sauce has evenly thickened, add the prepared bok choy and toss until everything is evenly coated with sauce. Serve and enjoy!


Check out twoplaidaprons.com for a lot more easy, yet super delicious, recipes.

Jim Tinsky