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Stir-fried Shanghai bok choy

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shanghai bok choy
  • 2–3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2–3 slices ginger sliced (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/3 tsp salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Prep bok choy – Wash thoroughly, Trim the ends and separate the leaves from the stems.
  2. Heat wok/pan – Add oil, high heat.
  3. Add garlic and ginger - Stir-fry 10–15 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add bok choy – Start with stems, stir for 30–40 seconds, then add leaves.
  5. Season – Sprinkle salt. Stir-fry until stems are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately – Still bright green, with tender leaves and crunchy stems.

Notes

Notes:
  • Keep the heat high for that “wok hei” (wok fragrance).
  • Don’t overcook—the leaves should stay vibrant green.