Bok Choy Stir-Fry
It’s time to switch up your dinner side! This bok choy stir-fry is delicious, nutritious, and incredibly simple to make. Bok choy is thinly sliced and stir-fried with a savory combination of sesame oil, butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The whole thing is ready in 10 minutes, and it’s a delicious veggie side dish that pairs perfectly with Asian dishes or stir-fries.
I love when veggies taste DELICIOUS! 🥬
Because my promise here is always delicious and nutritious. We need our food and meals to be both.
And this veggie is definitely both. The bok choy is seasoned simply and tastes so good that we fly through it and often double the recipe (or wish we had!). It’s…
😋 Seriously delicious: This stir-fry delivers perfect crispy-tender texture with a balance of savory, garlic, and umami flavors.
⏰ Ready in 10 minutes: This side goes from prep to plate faster than most people can decide what to order for takeout.
💪 Nutrient powerhouse: It’s always fun to eat your greens when your greens are delicious.
🛒 Made with simple ingredients: You don’t need anything fancy, just bok choy and a few pantry staples.
🍚 Versatile pairing: This bok choy pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, grilled meats, or tofu for complete meals.
You’ll also want to try my French green beans, air fryer broccoli, edamame, or hot honey brussels sprouts.
This was delicious ~ we’ll definitely make it again! This time, with two or three bok choys so we can have a satisfying amount. One was just too small. –Tut
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to make this bok choy side dish: bok choy (baby or regular), butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame seeds.
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: I like to thinly slice the bok choy in about 1-inch wide strips, but you could also roughly chop if you prefer. If you are using a regular-sized bok choy (not baby bok choy) You may also need to cut some of the strips so they aren’t too long. Whatever type of bok choy you are using, you will want to discard the end of the stem.
- Feeding kids without pressure: Bok choy is a pretty mild vegetable, but serve a small bite to kids if it is a new food.
- Variations: Add sliced mushrooms, snap peas, or carrots for extra vegetables, or toss in cooked shrimp, steak, or chicken at the end of cooking (just to warm) for a complete meal.
- Additions: Finish with toasted sesame seeds (seriously, try toasting your sesame seeds, it’s SO much more flavorful!), sliced green onions, or a drizzle of chili oil for restaurant-style presentation and extra flavor layers.
Bok Choy Stir-Fry Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
This bok choy stir fry recipe is delicious, nutritious, and incredibly easy. Made with bok choy, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bok choy (can use baby bok choy or regular)
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. ginger, grated
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice bok choy (about 1” wide), discarding the end of the stem.
- Heat butter and sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add bok choy to the pan, cooking for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let any excess water cook off/evaporate.
- Add soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to bok choy, stir to combine and cook another 2-3 minutes, until bok choy is soft and wilted any excess liquid has evaporated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover bok choy stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat stir fry in a hot skillet until heated through.
- Ingredient notes: I’ve used baby bok choy here, but you can also use regular bok choy, sliced the same way into 1-inch slices. You can use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer or for a gluten-free version, use coconut aminos or tamari.
- Special tools: Large skillet or wok and spatula.
- Serve with: Mains like furikake salmon, chicken teriyaki, and orange chicken.
Serving Suggestions
All this bok choy side dish needs is a main, here are a few favorites:
- Baked Halibut
- Furikake Salmon
- Ground Pork Stir-Fry
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Roasted or Air Fryer Tofu
More Easy Veggie Sides
If you like this bok choy stir-fry recipe, you might also like some of these other easy veggie sides next time:
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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This was delicious ~ we’ll definitely make it again! This time, with two or three bok choys so we can have a satisfying amount. One was just too small.