Stir-fried Bok Choy with Ground Meat Recipe (Print version)

A 25-minute bok choy and ground meat stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and a glossy soy-oyster sauce.

# Ingredients:

For the sauce

01 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
02 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
04 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
07 - 3 tablespoons water
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For the stir-fry

09 - 1 lb (450 g) baby bok choy or regular bok choy
10 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as avocado or canola oil
11 - 1 lb (450 g) ground pork, ground beef, or ground turkey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
16 - 3 scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced
17 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
18 - Steamed rice, for serving, optional
19 - Toasted sesame seeds, for serving, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Trim the bok choy, rinse well between the stems, and dry thoroughly. Slice stems into bite-size pieces and keep the leafy tops separate.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil until smooth.
03 - Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in garlic, ginger, scallion whites, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
05 - Add the bok choy stems and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until glossy and crisp-tender.
06 - Add the bok choy leaves and toss for 1-2 minutes until bright green and just wilted.
07 - Stir the sauce again, pour it into the skillet, and toss for 30-60 seconds until bubbling and glossy. Finish with scallion greens and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice if using.

# Good to know:

01 - Have every ingredient prepped before you turn on the heat.
02 - Baby bok choy cooks fastest, but regular bok choy works if sliced smaller.
03 - Serve immediately for the best crisp-tender texture.

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