Description
Delightful “gingery bok choy and mushroom delight” brings Asian-inspired freshness to your dinner table. Crisp vegetables dance with zesty ginger, creating a quick, nutritious side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) baby bok choy, cut into large bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb (454 g) brown mushrooms, halved or quartered
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 dried Chinese chili peppers
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 pinch of salt
Slurry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Create a zesty sauce by blending all liquid and dry seasoning elements in a compact container, then reserve for later use.
- Whisk cornstarch and liquid ingredients in a separate small vessel until thoroughly integrated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour water into a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Once bubbling, introduce baby bok choy with a delicate salt sprinkle. Cover and steam briefly, rotating periodically until leaves become tender and vibrant green. Transfer cooked greens to a serving platter.
- Thoroughly dry the skillet and heat oil at high intensity. Introduce mushrooms and allow them to sear without movement for approximately 60 seconds. Flip and continue cooking until edges caramelize and surfaces appear golden brown.
- Strategically position mushrooms on one side of the skillet. Add remaining oil alongside chili peppers, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onions on the opposite side. Quickly sauté until aromatic and fragrant.
- Merge all ingredients within the skillet, pouring prepared sauce evenly. Simmer for half a minute, then reincorporate cornstarch mixture. Continue cooking until sauce reaches a glossy, thickened consistency. Plate immediately over steamed rice, serving hot.
Notes
- Customize steaming time for bok choy to maintain crisp texture and vibrant green color without overcooking.
- Sear mushrooms in a single layer to achieve maximum caramelization and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Balance heat levels by adjusting chili pepper quantity for milder or spicier preferences without compromising overall flavor profile.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs: use tamari for gluten-free version, replace chili with bell peppers for less heat, or add tofu for protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg