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Bok Choy with Mushrooms

Cultural Context

Bok Choy with Mushrooms is a staple in Chinese cuisine, showcasing the harmony of fresh vegetables and umami-rich mushrooms. This dish is often enjoyed as a side, complementing rice or noodles, and reflects the importance of balance in Chinese cooking. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide for its simplicity and health benefits, making it a favorite in vegetarian and vegan diets.

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20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
5 ounces bella mushrooms
1/2 pound bok choy
1 teaspoon potato starch
minced garlic
chopped green onions (white part)
salt
avocado oil
light soy sauce
oyster sauce
water

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be less salty.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Wash bok choy thoroughly and slice it into smaller pieces, cutting larger pieces into quarters.

2

Wash bok choy 2-3 times to remove any sand between the leaves.

3

Make a slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon potato starch with some water; mix well.

4

Prepare minced garlic and chopped green onions (using only the white part).

5

Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil to the bok choy to maintain its green color.

6

Boil the bok choy for about 1 minute or to your desired doneness, then remove from water.

7

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.

8

Add minced garlic and the white part of green onions to the pan; sauté for about 10 seconds.

9

Add sliced mushrooms to the pan, season with a little salt, and stir.

10

Add light soy sauce and oyster sauce to the mushrooms, then add some water and let it cook for a few minutes until mushrooms soften.

11

Add the slurry to the pan to thicken the sauce.

12

Plate the dish by arranging bok choy in a circle and placing the mushroom mixture in the center.

Cooking Techniques

sautéed

Equipment Needed

pancutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Stir-Fried Bok Choy with MushroomsBok Choy Stir-Fry

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