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Stir-Fried Bok Choy

炒青菜chǎo qīng cài

Time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
152 kcal
Yield
1 serving

This is a fresh and delicious home-style vegetable dish with a crisp, tender texture and a savory, slightly sweet aftertaste. Bok choy is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, which helps promote digestion. The recipe is very simple and easy to master even for beginners, taking about 10 minutes from prep to serving.这是一道清爽可口的家常素菜,口感脆嫩、咸鲜回甘。青菜富含维生素与膳食纤维,有助于促进消化。做法非常简单,零基础也能轻松驾驭,从备菜到出锅大约只需 10 分钟。

Stir-Fried Bok Choy

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Stir-Fried Bok Choy — ingredients and steps overview

Method8 steps

  1. 1

    Prep the Vegetables

    食材预处理

    Break the bok choy into small bunches, wash thoroughly with clean water, and set aside.

    青菜掰成小瓣,用清水洗净,备用。

    1 min

    • Make sure to wash the dirt between the leaves thoroughly.确保叶片间的泥土清洗干净
    Step 1: Prep the Vegetables
  2. 2

    Prep the Aromatics

    切配辅料

    Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

    将蒜瓣剁碎,备用。

    30 sec

    • The finer the garlic is minced, the more aroma it releases.蒜末越碎香味越容易散发
    Step 2: Prep the Aromatics
  3. 3

    Heat the Wok and Oil

    热锅凉油

    Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat, then add 10-15ml of cooking oil. Wait 30 seconds for the oil to heat up.

    中火或大火热锅后,锅内放入 10-15ml 食用油。再等待 30 秒让油温升高。

    45 sec

    • The oil should cover the bottom of the wok.油量需覆盖锅底
    Step 3: Heat the Wok and Oil
  4. 4

    Stir-Fry the Bok Choy

    翻炒青菜

    Add the prepared bok choy to the wok and stir-fry until the bok choy softens (about 1 minute).

    将准备好的青菜倒入锅中,翻炒至青菜变软(约 1 分钟)。

    1 min

    • Work quickly to avoid uneven cooking.动作要快,避免受热不均
    Step 4: Stir-Fry the Bok Choy
  5. 5

    Add the Minced Garlic

    加入蒜末

    Add the minced garlic cloves.

    放入剁碎的蒜瓣。

    10 sec

    • Adding the garlic later prevents it from burning and turning bitter.后放蒜瓣可以防止蒜末炒焦变苦
    Step 5: Add the Minced Garlic
  6. 6

    Add Water and Season

    加水调味

    Pour in the measured amount of clean water so the water level just covers or is about to cover the bok choy. Add salt and continue stir-frying for about 1 minute.

    倒入计算好的清水,水位应当完全浸润或即将没过青菜,加入食盐,继续翻炒约 1 分钟。

    1 min

    • Adjust the amount of water based on the number of servings.加水量根据份数调整
    Step 6: Add Water and Season
  7. 7

    Simmer to Enhance Color

    焖煮提色

    Finally, add white sugar and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes with the pot lid on.

    最后加入白糖小火加热 2 分钟,加热时盖上锅盖。

    2 min

    • Simmering with the pot lid on helps keep the leaves a vibrant green.盖锅盖焖煮可以让叶片颜色更绿
    Step 7: Simmer to Enhance Color
  8. 8

    Plate and Serve

    出锅盛盘

    Serve on a plate.

    盛盘。

    15 sec

    • Best enjoyed while hot.趁热食用口感最佳
    Step 8: Plate and Serve

Extra tips

  • Adding white sugar helps keep the bok choy a vibrant green.加入白糖,会让青菜颜色更绿。
  • Keep the heat between medium-low and high throughout to avoid burning the leaves.全程火候控制在中小火与大火之间,避免叶片烧焦。

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