Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy

INGREDIENTS

4 TBSP Butter or Olive Oil, Divided

⅓ C Chicken Broth

1 TBSP Soy Sauce

1½ TSP Corn Starch

3 TBSP Vegetable Oil

¼ CUP Garlic, Thinly Sliced
(Roughly 8 Cloves)

1 Head of Bok Choy
(Sliced lengthwise down middle)

2 TSP Sesame Oil

Salt, to taste

STEPS

1. Stir together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until cornstarch has dissolved.

2. Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly. Pour peanut oil down side of wok, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat side.

3. Add garlic and stir-fry until pale golden, 5 to 10 seconds. 

4. Add half of bok choy and stir-fry until leaves wilt, about 2 minutes, then add remaining bok choy and stir-fry until all leaves are bright green and limp, 2 to 3 minutes total. 

5. Stir broth mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry 15 seconds. 

6.Cover with lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. 

7. Stir in sesame oil, then transfer to a serving dish.

TIPS 

1. Adding chopped mushrooms to this stir fry can make the dish a little heartier.

2. Add your choice of meat to make a complete meal.

3. Serve stir-fry over your favorite noodle dish.

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