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A super quick and easy stir fried bok choy with tofu puffs that only uses five ingredients and takes 15 minutes to prep and cook. The crisp bok choy is lightly caramelized and combined with tender tofu in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. It is surprisingly satisfying to eat as a side dish, and sometimes I serve it as a light main dish for lunch over steamed rice. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable}

Stir Fried Bok Choy with Tofu Puffs

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A super quick and easy stir fried bok choy with tofu puffs that only uses five ingredients and takes 15 minutes to prep and cook. The crisp bok choy is lightly caramelized and combined with tender tofu in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. It is surprisingly satisfying to eat as a side dish, and sometimes I serve it as a light main dish for lunch over steamed rice. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable}
To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari to replace light soy sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: home style
Servings: 2 to 4
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) bok choy , chopped to bite size pieces (see the cutting method in the post above)
  • 1 heaping cup (60 grams) tofu puffs , halved
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium-sized wok or large skillet over high heat until hot. Add scallion and stir a few times until fragrant.
  • Add bok choy. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, to coat evenly with oil.
  • Sprinkle it with sugar and swirl in light soy sauce. Immediately stir a few times to mix well. Add deep fried tofu, then stir again for about 20 seconds.
  • Cover the wok and lower to medium-low heat. Steam for 30 seconds. Uncover and stir to check the doneness. Cover and cook for another 10 to 20 seconds again, if necessary, until the bok choy is cooked through and slightly caramelized on the edges. Turn off the heat and transfer everything to a serving plate.
  • Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice as a light main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 93kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.1g, Protein: 4.8g, Fat: 6.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 528mg, Potassium: 344mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 3g, Calcium: 179mg, Iron: 2mg