Side Dishes, Vegetable
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1-1/2 lbs. bok choy, ends trimmed and cut on the bias into i-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
salt
In a large frying pan with a tight fitting lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not brown, about 30 seconds.
Add the bok choy and, using tongs, fold it into the garlic ginger mixture until coatd, about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce and water, cover, and cook until steam accumulates, about 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are just wilted, the stalks are just fork tender but still crisp, and most of the water has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, and season with salt if desired.