Even before I start writing about it, I know that Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Butter is going to be a tough sell with some of you. But it would be really sad if you never tried this tasty side dish .
Mix the water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Oyster Sauce. Chop the bok choy into smallish pieces (and wash in salad spinner and spin dry if it needs it.) Heat the wok or frying pan until it’s very hot. Then add the peanut oil and let it heat about 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and stir-fry about 2 minutes. Then add the soy sauce mixture and the butter and cook about 1-2 minutes more.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 T water
- 2 tsp. soy sauce (see notes)
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 T oyster sauce (see notes)
- 1 T vegetable oil (I used peanut oil)
- 2 heads head bok choy, ends trimmed and cut crosswise into strips and washed if needed
- 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1 T butter
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional but recommended
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce and set aside.
- Heat wok or heavy frying pan until very hot, about 1-2 minutes, then add oil and heat about 30 seconds more.
- Add bok choy and salt and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce mixture and butter and stir fry 1-2 minutes more, until bok choy is still slightly crisp, but getting tender.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds if desired enjoy .