Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Garlic

Lillian Chou, Gourmet | November 2007

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic (about 8 cloves)
• 2 pounds baby or Shanghai bok choy, halved lengthwise
• 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

Equipment: a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok with a lid

Preparation:

Stir together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until cornstarch has dissolved.
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. Add garlic and stir-fry until pale golden, 5 to 10
seconds. 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. Stir
broth mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry 15 seconds. Cover with lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in sesame oil, then transfer
to a serving dish.

Cooks' note: Baby bok choy can be washed, dried, and halved 1 day ahead. Chill, wrapped in paper towels, in a sealed bag.


yield: Makes 8 servings
active time: 35 min
total time: 35 min