Pak Choi with Garlic and Oyster Sauce
Pak Choi with Garlic and Oyster Sauce is a classic Cantonese stir-fry featuring crisp, leafy bok choy tossed with aromatic garlic and a savory-sweet oyster sauce glaze. It's a quick, vibrant side dish that highlights the vegetable's fresh texture and the umami depth of the sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat, providing a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, along with calcium and fiber, with a typical serving containing around 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3000 IU |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Calcium | 105 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it exemplifies the Cantonese principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high heat and quick cooking preserve the vegetable's crunch while melding flavors. Nutritionally, the oyster sauce adds a boost of umami and minerals like zinc without overwhelming the dish's lightness.
