Description
A vibrant and healthy Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry that combines tender baby bok choy and golden cremini mushrooms in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. This quick and easy stir fry is flavored with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of heat from dried chilies, making it a perfect vegetarian side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb (450g) baby bok choy
- 1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 dried red chilies (optional)
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Other
- 3 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the bok choy: Trim the ends of the baby bok choy, rinse thoroughly, and halve the larger pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Steam the bok choy: Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil with 2 tablespoons of water in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the bok choy and steam it until tender, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil to the pan and cook the cremini mushrooms until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, and dried red chilies to the mushrooms and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Thicken the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry, then add it to the pan. Simmer the mixture, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Combine and finish: Return the steamed bok choy to the pan and toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly with the sauce. Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the number of dried red chilies or add fresh chili slices.
- If vegetarian oyster sauce is unavailable, mushroom sauce or hoisin sauce can be substituted.
- This stir fry pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- To make it vegan, ensure that the vegetarian oyster sauce does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
- Use peanut oil for its high smoke point and nutty flavor; other neutral oils like vegetable or canola can be used if preferred.
