Description
A quick and delicious bok choy and mushroom stir fry that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired recipe features tender baby bok choy and savory mushrooms tossed in a flavorful sesame ginger sauce, served over rice. Easily customizable to be vegan or vegetarian with simple substitutions.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups baby bok choy, halved or quartered lengthwise
- 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Oils and Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing their aroma into the oil.
- Cook mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to brown, developing a rich flavor.
- Add bok choy: Toss in the baby bok choy and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently until it wilts but remains crisp and vibrant green.
- Prepare and add sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl, then pour over the vegetables. Toss well to evenly coat the stir fry.
- Thicken sauce (optional): Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and cling to the veggies.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry, and serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- Add tofu or sliced chicken for extra protein.
- Use a vegan oyster sauce alternative to keep the dish fully vegan.
- Try serving over noodles instead of rice for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
