Easy Bok Choy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
- 8 heads baby bok choy, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt, to taste
Directions
Step 1: Gather all the ingredients needed for the dish.
Step 2: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the bok choy to the pan. Stir and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the leafy green parts turn bright green and the stalks become slightly translucent.
Step 4: Sprinkle with salt to taste, then serve immediately.
Cook's Note
You can substitute regular bok choy for baby bok choy, though baby bok choy offers a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If you want a bolder taste, feel free to add soy sauce or oyster sauce at the end, but I prefer to let the simple flavors of bok choy shine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 57 |
| Total Fat | 4g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 217mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Vitamin C | 55mg |
| Calcium | 197mg |
| Iron | 2mg |
| Potassium | 782mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may vary based on your calorie needs.

Comments
CaraLF
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
Yummy and oh so easy. The only thing I would add to the instructions is to cook the stems first, then add the leaves a few minutes later. That way, the stems aren't over-cooking while you are waiting for the stems to get cooked.
Denise Dunning Hougland
06/07/2012 06:34:53 PM
This was a strech for me as I have never ventured into bok choy before. I used a nonstick pan and about a tablespoon of olive oil. Followed the suggestions cooking the white pieces with the garlic which I grated over the top, first. I also grated in a bit of fresh ginger. When they were softened I added the greens and let them steam uncovered until wilted. Stiring occasionally. I sprinkled some sea salt on when served. The results were great. Light, crunchy, quite tasty and my husband agreed. We will do this again. Thanks so much!
DREGINEK
09/09/2024 12:10:40 AM
Classic and simple side; great for any Asian themed main dish. I used regular bok choy and started with some sliced mushrooms and the white parts first, adding the green parts the last few minutes. Not fancy or in-your-face but overall, very good. Thanks Frantic Cook!
pj
12/05/2018 01:24:18 AM
Though I'm sure I've had Bok Choy in Asian food many times, I never had it alone till recently at a dinner party. The cook made it basically the same way as this recipe, except for adding some sliced fresh ginger. I followed the method in this recipe, using a large head of Bok Choy, and added: A few Tbsp thinly sliced crystallized ginger 3 big garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 medium onion thinly sliced A few shakes reduced sodium soy sauce i sautéed the above together, then tossed in: a few handfuls of fresh spinach leaves, sliced into strips. and as it was looking a bit dry, I added: About 1/4 c broth from a Chinese restaurant Delicious! The photo was taken after it sat on the stove for awhile, so it doesn't look as fresh and green as it had been
Juanita Galbreath
06/30/2025 07:12:56 PM
I browned garlic in olive oil then added baby Bok choy with 2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce. I skipped the salt and it had a perfect flavor.
naples34102
12/04/2012 05:23:04 PM
This is a perfectly written recipe. Easy execution and just a few, basic ingredients lend an elegant simplicity I appreciate. I used grapeseed oil rather than vegetable oil, basically because I had it on hand to use. I also did not cook the garlic in the oil (never do). I added it to the bok choy about half way through the cooking time. I'm happy to be the first to review this delicious and dependable side dish which I served with Asian Grilled Chicken and Classic Fried Rice, recipes also from this site.
YellowCocoa6307
02/17/2025 06:53:27 PM
Baby bok choy is the way to go... so tender & tasty - I added sautéed shallot, mushrooms & garlic, as well as some julienned carrots. Will have this for dinner a couple times with either shrimp or dumplings. Yum!! 😋
mjmanch
11/22/2012 10:57:56 PM
We used full-size bok choy, as the store had no baby bok choy available. This was a side veggie at Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit. I cooked it in a wok and allowed it to steam covered most of the cooking time. Simple and delicious.
lechelle
05/07/2025 07:45:45 AM
I enjoyed this simple but flavorful recipe. I did however add 2 tablespoons of chicken broth while cooking. My husband loved it!
C Man
08/08/2015 07:35:48 AM
Thanks for the clear instructions. Just made bok choy for the first time and it was delicious! I like to follow recipes like this by taste so I put loads of added olive oil as it fried with fresh garlic. I also mixed in my favorite steak seasoning (I like it on everything fried haha sodium free) which added really good flavor with a little bit of salt. I also used a lid so it was steaming at the same time, I find it cooks better like that sometimes. Definitely going to be making this again!
Airbenez
11/01/2018 08:58:07 AM
I made this last night, and it was very easy to make! The only reason I took away one star, is because it was very bland!! I ended up adding garlic powder, Morton's Season Salt, and Liquid Aminos- which is healthy alternative to soy sauce. Now THAT, gave it flavor and made the dish very tasty! I love simple ideas like this, but remember, it will be extremely boring if you only add the crushed fresh garlic.
Debjani
08/04/2025 10:23:12 AM
I just followed the recipe and it tasted great!
TrendyHen3505
05/23/2025 04:54:50 PM
Nice with onions
Victoria Gonzalez
05/13/2025 09:11:02 PM
My kitchen smelled heavenly while cooking.
Alexander Rivera
05/07/2025 09:40:10 PM
It’s crazy how easy this is for something so tasty.
VioletPear9228
04/15/2025 12:35:01 AM
Simple and just right
Grace Grillo
03/24/2025 10:06:29 PM
I've never made Bok Choy before but I do enjoy it at restaurants. Who knew it was so simple! Great side dish!
NoblePizza4640
01/13/2025 07:43:00 PM
Super easy, basic recipe for folks like me who are cooking with bok choi for the first time. Such a versatile produce!
Anthony Allen
11/26/2024 07:59:14 PM
The flavor hit harder than expected.
Maria Rodriguez
06/25/2024 02:28:01 AM
So easy, even for a beginner like me.