Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound bok choy
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 0.13 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes , Optional
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim ends from bok choy and discard. Chop bok choy, keeping white stems and green leaves separate. Rinse, then spin or pat dry.

2. 2

   Stir water, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and pepper flakes together in a bowl.

3. 3

   Heat both oils together in a wok over medium-high heat. Add bok choy stems and stir-fry until they start to turn pale green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bok choy leaves and stir-fry until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.

4. 4

   Pour sauce into the wok and return to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour sauce over bok choy and toss lightly to coat.