Stir-fried Bok Choy
Stir-fried Bok Choy is a classic Chinese dish featuring crisp baby bok choy quickly sautéed in a hot wok with garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce. It's a staple in home cooking and restaurants across China, valued for its simplicity and fresh flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very low in carbohydrates and fat, while providing a good amount of plant-based protein. It's an excellent source of vitamins C and K, as well as calcium and fiber, with a typical serving containing only about 50-80 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 60 µg |
| Folate | 50 µg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 105 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Bok choy belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, making it a nutritional powerhouse linked to various health benefits. Its ability to retain a satisfying crunch with minimal cooking time is a hallmark of the Chinese culinary technique 'wok hei' or 'breath of the wok'.
