Xiang Gu You Cai (Shiitake Baby Bok Choy)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 3

Xiang Gu You Cai: A tasty and nutritious Chinese recipe

Xiang Gu You Cai (Shiitake Baby Bok Choy)

by The Chefin Chinese

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	10 bunches baby bok choy
	6 dried shiitake mushrooms
	1/4 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
	2 teaspoons soy sauce ( to taste )
	1 teaspoon sugar ( to taste )
	2 teaspoons cornstarch ( as needed )
	1/4 teaspoon msg ( optional )
	4 tablespoons cooking oil ( as needed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

10g

Xiang Gu You Cai is a popular Chinese dish that is often served as part of a family-style meal. The dish combines fresh baby bok choy and dried shiitake mushrooms and is cooked in a savory sauce made of soy sauce, salt and sugar. The resulting dish is both flavorful and nutritious, making it a favorite among health-conscious eaters.

Instructions

1.	Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes or until they become soft.
2.	While the mushrooms are soaking, prepare the baby bok choy by washing them thoroughly in water and then cutting off the ends.
3.	Heat a wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooking oil.
4.	Once the oil is hot, add the shiitake mushrooms to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
5.	Add the baby bok choy to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until they have wilted slightly.
6.	Add salt, soy sauce, sugar and msg (if using) to the wok and mix well with the vegetables.
7.	Add some water to the wok and keep stir-frying. Add cornstarch to thicken the sauce if necessary.
8.	Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and serve the Xiang Gu You Cai hot with rice or noodles.

PROS

Xiang Gu You Cai is easy to prepare, requiring only a few ingredients.
It is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that is rich in fiber and vitamins.

CONS

Shiitake mushrooms may not be available in every supermarket and may be expensive in some places.
The dish may have a strong mushroom flavor, which may not be appealing to some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Xiang Gu You Cai is a healthy dish. Baby bok choy, which is low in calories and high in fiber, is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and iron. Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin D, and vitamin B.