A baby bok choy recipe with tender shiitake mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful Asian-inspired garlic-ginger sauce. A simple, healthy side dish that is quick to prepare! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)
This easy, healthy side dish is filled with great texture and Asian-inspired flavors.
Fresh baby bok choy and tender shiitake mushrooms are lightly sautéed, then combined with a simple garlic-ginger sauce.
Plus it is also filled with many beneficial plant-based nutrients.
Ingredients for Garlic Bok Choy
For this recipe you will need:
- Baby bok choy
- Shiitake mushrooms: Mushrooms are porous, so it's best to wipe them clean with a damp towel. (As opposed to running them under water to clean since they absorb the water and become soggy.)
- Vegetable broth
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh ginger
- Tamari: Or you can substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Rice vinegar: I use unseasoned rice vinegar which does not contain added sugar and salt.
- Sesame seeds
Customizing
The sauce is thin, so add cornstarch, arrowroot, or other thickener of choice if desired. Simply whisk 1/2 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon of thickener into the sauce when preparing.
How to Serve
This dish is also great served with:
- Easy Baked Tofu
- Teriyaki Noodles with Vegetables
- Vegetable Lo Mein
- Fried rice
- Or simply your own favorite Asian-inspired meals
For more inspiration, also browse all Asian-inspired recipes.
Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 baby bok choy (about 14-16 oz.)
- 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth (or water)
For the garlic sauce:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or less)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the sauce: in a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Prepare baby bok choy: cut bottom ends off. Rinse very well. Chop white parts into about 1-inch wide pieces. Chop leaves into about 1/2-inch wide pieces.
- Wipe shiitakes clean, and trim ends. (If the shiitakes are small, I leave them whole. Otherwise, slice or halve if desired.)
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth (or water). When hot, carefully add shiitakes. Stir and sauté 2-3 minutes. (Add a splash more broth/water if needed to prevent sticking.)
- Add bok choy and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic sauce to pan. Stir well to combine and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon any leftover pan juices over the top before serving. Garnish with additional sesame seeds or more tamari if desired.
Notes
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Cynthia
This was delicious! And SO easy! Thank you! Added some crispy tofu and brown rice! What a great dinner! I’m putting this one in the files!
Kaitlin
Great to hear! Tofu & brown rice sound like a lovely pairing!