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Bok Choy and Mushroom

Quick Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry for Busy Weeknights

A quick and delightful Bok Choy and Mushroom stir fry perfect for busy weeknights that is both nutritious and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce or regular oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar can swap with maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot
For the Stir Fry
  • 4 cups Baby Bok Choy cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil or vegetable/canola oil
  • 8 ounces Brown Mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 pieces Dried Chinese Chili Peppers optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated, fresh preferred
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bok Choy and Mushroom
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine water, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, ground black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Whisk until dissolved.
  2. Steam the Bok Choy: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add water to cover the bottom, and bring to a simmer. Add baby bok choy and salt, cover, and steam for 30 seconds. Stir, cover again, and steam until bright green.
  3. Cook the Mushrooms: Wipe the skillet, heat peanut oil, and sear brown mushrooms for 1 minute. Stir until golden brown and tender.
  4. Add Aromatics: Push mushrooms to one side, add chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and green onions to the other. Sauté until fragrant.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add steamed bok choy and prepared sauce to the skillet, stirring gently. Cook until sauce bubbles.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry, stirring until thickened, about 1 minute.
  7. Serve the Dish: Transfer stir fry to a plate, serve hot alone or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is flexible; feel free to substitute different mushrooms or add extra vegetables.

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