Chao Xiao Bai Cai (Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1

Chao Xiao Bai Cai (Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy) Recipe

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

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Chao Xiao Bai Cai, or stir-fried baby bok choy, is a popular vegetable dish in Chinese cuisine. It is known for its fresh, crisp, and tender texture, and its mild, sweet flavor. This dish is a great addition to any meal and can be served as a side dish or part of a main course. Baby bok choy is easy to cook and can be paired with rice, noodles, or other vegetables to create a healthy and delicious meal. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking to add more vegetables to their diet.

Instructions

1.	Rinse baby bok choy under cold water and drain well.
2.	Cut off the ends of the bok choy and separate the leaves if necessary.
3.	Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
4.	Add sliced ginger to the wok or skillet and stir-fry until fragrant.
5.	Add bok choy to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for a minute.
6.	Add soy sauce, sugar, salt, and water to the wok or skillet and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until the bok choy is wilted.
7.	Add sesame oil to the wok or skillet and toss everything together.

PROS

Chao Xiao Bai Cai is a delicious and nutritious vegetable dish that is easy and quick to prepare.
It is a great way to add green leafy vegetables to your diet and is perfect for vegetarian and vegan diets.
This recipe is low in calories, low in fat, and low in sugar.

CONS

One downside of this dish is that it might be difficult to find baby bok choy in some areas.
Bok choy is also known to cause an allergic reaction in some people, so care must be taken if you have a food allergy.
Additionally, overcooking the bok choy can make it limp and less appetizing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baby bok choy contains high levels of vitamins C, A, and K, as well as calcium, iron, and potassium. It is also a good source of fiber and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This vegetable has been linked with a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses.

	4 bunches baby bok choy
	1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	2 slices ginger
	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup water
	1/4 teaspoon sesame oil