Bok Choy Garlic Rice
Bok Choy Garlic Rice is a simple yet flavorful stir-fried rice dish featuring tender bok choy, fragrant garlic, and cooked rice, often seasoned with soy sauce or sesame oil. It's a staple home-style dish in Chinese cuisine, particularly popular in regions like Guangdong, where it's valued for its quick preparation and balanced taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in carbohydrates from the rice, with low fat and protein unless eggs or meat are added. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber from the bok choy, and a typical serving contains around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3500 IU |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin K | 55 mcg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects the Chinese culinary principle of 'fan-cai' (rice and dishes), where simple greens elevate plain rice into a complete meal. Nutritionally, bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable linked to antioxidant benefits, making this a wholesome, everyday comfort food.
