Stir-Fried Pak Choi with Garlic, Ginger, and Vegan Oyster Sauce
A quick and flavorful side dish of tender pak choi, garlic, ginger, and umami-rich sauces.
This stir-fried pak choi is the kind of dish that comes together in minutes yet feels vibrant and nourishing. The garlic and ginger bring warmth, while vegan oyster sauce and soy sauce add a satisfying savory depth.
It’s the perfect companion to a steaming bowl of rice or as a side to heartier mains. A reminder that simplicity, when done well, sings.
Ingredients
- 500 g mini pak choi (quartered lengthwise)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 cm piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 1–2 tbsp vegan oyster sauce
- 1–2 tbsp soy sauce
- Oil for frying
- Water for blanching
Instructions
- Quarter the pak choi lengthwise.
- In a large pan or wok, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Add the pak choi, cover, and let cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the pak choi from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat a bit of oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and fry briefly until fragrant.
- Return the pak choi to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the vegan oyster sauce and soy sauce. Stir-fry everything together for another minute until the pak choi is well-coated and heated through.
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