Description

This Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry is a vibrant, savory dish featuring tender baby bok choy and golden cremini mushrooms cooked in a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce. Enhanced with soy, vegetarian oyster sauce, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a quick and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry perfect as a side or light main.

Ingredients

Vegetables

1 lb (450g) baby bok choy
1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
2 green onions, sliced
2–3 dried red chilies (optional)

Sauces & Seasonings

3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sesame oil

Other Ingredients

3 tbsp peanut oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Prepare the bok choy: Trim the ends, rinse thoroughly, and halve the bok choy if the leaves are large to ensure even cooking.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil until well combined.
Steam bok choy: Heat peanut oil in a pan, add the bok choy along with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and steam until the bok choy is tender but still crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
Cook mushrooms: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and cook the halved cremini mushrooms over medium-high heat until they are browned and golden.
Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, and dried red chilies (if using) to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Combine sauce and thicken: Pour in the prepared sauce mixture along with the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water). Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Finish the stir-fry: Return the steamed bok choy to the pan and toss it gently to coat with the thickened sauce. Heat through, garnish if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer less heat, omit the dried red chilies.
You can substitute cremini mushrooms with shiitake or button mushrooms.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Vegetarian oyster sauce is a great plant-based alternative to traditional oyster sauce.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the vegetarian oyster sauce is gluten-free.