Guyanese Style BOK CHOY/PAK CHOI | simple recipe | Thru Alicia eyes 🇬🇾🍲

bok choy

🥗Healthier: Swiss chard

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Swiss chard offers similar texture and nutrients, while cabbage is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free; coconut aminos are often less salty.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point; canola oil is budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without oil; sunflower oil is less expensive.

Wash bok choy thoroughly and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in bok choy and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soy sauce and red pepper flakes; mix well to combine.

Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until bok choy is tender.

Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

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