Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy bean paste or miso paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger freshly and finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic or as needed, freshly minced
  • 4 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
  • 18 ounces bok choy 500 grams, wash and drain well, chop into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
  • 1 x salt to taste

Method

  • Miso or soy bean paste can be found in Health Food stores or in large grocery stores in the Asian section.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch to make a sauce, add a little bit more water if needed.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a wok or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add the bok choy, stirring, and cook for 2 minutes, transfer onto a plate and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the wok or skillet.
  • Add the soy bean paste, garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring constantly, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Return the bok choy into the wok or skillet, stir until the bok choy is well coated with the sauce and heat through.
  • Remove from the heat, transfer onto a large serving plate.
  • Serve with rice or egg noodles.