Stir-Fried Pak Choi with Ginger
Stir-Fried Pak Choi with Ginger is a classic Chinese vegetable dish featuring crisp pak choi (bok choy) quickly cooked with aromatic ginger and garlic. The key ingredients are fresh pak choi, ginger, garlic, and a light seasoning of soy sauce or salt, often finished with a splash of sesame oil. It's a staple in Chinese home cooking, particularly in Cantonese cuisine, prized for its simplicity and fresh flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, making it a light, low-calorie side dish—typically around 50-80 calories per serving. It's an excellent source of vitamins C and K, as well as minerals like calcium and potassium, with the ginger adding anti-inflammatory compounds.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3500 IU |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the Chinese culinary philosophy of 'qing dan' (light and fresh), where the natural flavors of vegetables are highlighted rather than masked. Nutritionally, the quick stir-fry method helps retain the pak choi's crisp texture and nutrients, while ginger is traditionally believed to aid digestion and balance the body's 'qi'.
