Here’s a quick and flavorful Garlic Soy Glazed Pan-Seared Bok Choy recipe—perfect as a side dish 🍽️🥬
🥬 Garlic Soy Glazed Pan-Seared Bok Choy
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2–3 heads Bok choy
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for glaze)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Bok Choy
- Wash thoroughly to remove grit
- Slice in half lengthwise if large; keep baby bok choy whole
2. Heat Pan
- In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
3. Sear Bok Choy
- Add bok choy, cut side down
- Sear 2–3 minutes until slightly golden
- Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until stems are just tender
4. Add Garlic and Sauce
- Push bok choy to the side
- Add sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant
- Drizzle soy sauce and honey over bok choy
- Toss gently to coat and glaze evenly
- Cook 1–2 more minutes
5. Serve
- Transfer to a plate
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired
- Serve immediately as a side to rice, noodles, or protein
🔥 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a squeeze of lime
- Do not overcook—bok choy should stay slightly crisp
- Can add mushrooms or bell peppers for a mixed vegetable version
If you want, I can also give a 30-second stir-fry version with garlic soy glaze that cooks in under 10 minutes—super fast and just as flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
