LOW SODIUM COOKING: Stir Fry Bok Choy - quick, easy, awesome!

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.

Introduce the recipe for stir fry bok choy and discuss the importance of green leafy vegetables.

Show the bok choy and explain what 'Choy' means, highlighting its health benefits.

Prepare the ginger using a microplane or a garlic press, discussing alternatives like ground ginger.

Heat peanut oil in a preheated wok until it sizzles.

Add minced garlic and ginger to the wok and sauté quickly until fragrant.

Push the garlic and ginger to the side of the wok and add chopped red bell pepper and green onions, cooking for visual appeal.

Incorporate chopped bok choy into the wok, explaining that it cooks quickly due to its delicate leaves.

Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil for flavor before serving.

Optionally, suggest adding protein like tofu or chicken, explaining when to incorporate it during cooking.

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