Bok choy asks for very little: hot oil, garlic, a squeeze of lemon, and about three minutes of your attention. The result is bright, crisp-tender greens that work as a side or a light main over rice.
Quick answer: Baby bok choy stir-fried with garlic, finished with lemon juice and soy. On the table in five short steps.
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby bok choy, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh bok choy a step from the chopping board — the Smart Grow Box grows leafy greens and herbs on your kitchen bench, with the built-in water tank and full-spectrum LED doing the daily work. You supply the seeds.
Grow your own bok choy →Personally tested at home on the Sunshine Coast before listing.
Method
- Heat the oil: In a large pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy: Place baby bok choy halves in the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until lightly wilted but still crisp.
- Season: Drizzle with lemon juice and soy sauce, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve & enjoy: Transfer to a plate, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve warm!
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Bok choy is one of the quickest greens you can grow indoors. Our bok choy growing guide covers it from seed to harvest, and the Smart Grow Box gives it the steady conditions it loves.
