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Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy

This vibrant baby bok choy stir-fry is a quintessential vegan side dish that celebrates the naturally sweet and peppery profile of Chinese cabbage. By quickly searing the greens in a hot wok with aromatic ginger and garlic, you achieve a beautiful contrast between the tender, silky leaves and the crisp, succulent stems. It is a light yet deeply satisfying dish that brings a fresh, professional quality to your home cooking.

Perfect for a speedy midweek meal, this healthy recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or as an accompaniment to a larger Asian-inspired feast. The addition of a little steam at the end of the cooking process ensures the vegetables are perfectly cooked through without losing their bright green colour or essential nutrients. It is a simple, foolproof way to master the art of the stir-fry.

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Ingredients for Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy

  • 675g baby bok choy

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 1 (1/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 teaspoon )

  • 2 spring onions (white and green parts), thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea or kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/8 teaspoons ground white pepper

How to make Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy

Trim 1/4 inch from bottom of each head of bok choy. Slice bok choy crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Wash bok choy in several changes of cold water and dry in colander or salad spinner until dry to touch.

In wok or large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, spring onions, and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Add bok choy, salt, sugar, and pepper and stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon water, cover, and cook until wilted, about 30 seconds. Uncover, stir-fry 5 seconds, then cover again, turn off flame, and let steam in residual heat until just tender, about 30 seconds more. Serve immediately.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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