Bok Choy with Mushroom Sauce
Blanched bok choy arranged on a plate and topped with a rich mushroom glaze — a fresh, savory vegetable dish elegant enough for guests.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-04-12👁 99 views
Calories
180
kcal
Servings
2
Prep time
15
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Bok choy300g
- Fresh shiitake mushrooms80g
- Oyster sauce10ml · Swap: Vegetarian oyster sauce
- Starch5g
- Minced ginger3g
- Cooking oil10ml
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Rinse the bok choy and halve it, blanch for 30 seconds, and arrange on a plate.
- 2Slice the mushrooms; heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the ginger until fragrant.
- 3Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until fragrant.
- 4Add a splash of water and the oyster sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 5Stir in the cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- 6Pour the sauce evenly over the bok choy and serve.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 6g |
| Iron | 1.9mg |
| Calcium | 160mg |
| Fiber | 4g |
Introduction
Bok choy is blanched and arranged neatly on a plate, then topped with a rich glaze made from sautéed sliced mushrooms simmered with water. It looks elegant and fresh, yet the method is very simple, which is why this dish appears often at home dinner parties. The flavor is light but deeply savory, thanks to the natural umami released as the mushrooms simmer — it pairs well with richer dishes, balancing out a heavier spread.
Nutrition Highlights
- Bok choy is rich in vitamin C and calcium, making it a low-calorie, nutrient-dense leafy green
- Mushrooms contribute dietary fiber and polysaccharides, releasing deep savoriness once simmered
- The dish uses very little oil, making it a good light option for entertaining or everyday low-oil eating
- Glazing lets a small amount of seasoning coat the vegetables evenly, reducing the overall salt needed
Tips
- Blanch the bok choy for about 30 seconds to keep its bright green color and crisp texture
- Rehydrate the mushrooms in warm water ahead of time, then strain and use the soaking liquid in the glaze for extra savoriness
- Arrange the bok choy with the stem ends facing outward in a radial pattern for a more polished presentation
- Baby cabbage or broccoli can be substituted using essentially the same method
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
