Description
A quick and flavorful Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry featuring tender baby bok choy and golden cremini mushrooms tossed in a savory and slightly spicy sauce made with soy, vegetarian oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili. This vibrant vegetarian dish comes together in 30 minutes, perfect as a healthy side or light main.
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)
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tbsp peanut oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Other Ingredients
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare Bok Choy: Trim the ends of the baby bok choy, rinse thoroughly, and halve any large pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
- Whisk Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil. Whisk well to blend the flavors into a smooth sauce.
- Steam Bok Choy: Heat peanut oil in a pan or wok. Add the bok choy and 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam until the bok choy is tender but still crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat until they turn golden brown and release their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, and dried red chilies to the mushrooms. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Thicken Sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce mixture along with the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water). Stir continuously and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the vegetables evenly.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the steamed bok choy back into the pan with the mushrooms and sauce. Mix well to incorporate all flavors, adjust seasoning if needed, garnish, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use dried red chilies sparingly or omit for a milder flavor.
- Vegetarian oyster sauce is made from mushrooms and is a great vegan substitute for traditional oyster sauce.
- Ensure mushrooms are cooked until golden to develop a rich umami flavor.
- Serve this stir fry as a side dish or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
- To make gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
