🥬 Dad's IRRESISTABLE Stir Fried Bok Choy (蒜蓉炒白菜)!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Pick bok choy out one by one and soak them in water.

Cut off the stem of the bok choy and rinse them to ensure all dirt is washed off.

Rub the stalks while washing to remove dirt; soak for around 20 minutes if possible.

Use a colander to drain the water and set the bok choy on a towel to absorb excess water.

Cut smaller leaves as they are; cut larger leaves in half.

Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic.

Set the stove on high heat and heat the wok for about 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 tbsp of corn oil and let it heat until shimmering or rippling.

Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 15-20 seconds until fragrant.

Add bok choy stalks first, then the leaves, and stir-fry slowly on high heat for about 6-8 minutes until softened.

Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon towards the end of cooking.

Optionally add a dash of olive oil for a glossy finish before serving.

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