Fried pak choi with green onions and ginger
4 servings
60 minutes
Stir-fried pak choi with green onions and ginger is a refined dish that embodies the lightness and freshness of Asian cuisine. Although it is associated with European tradition, it clearly carries Eastern notes due to the use of ginger and pak choi—a tender Chinese vegetable. The aroma of garlic and white pepper adds zest to the dish, while caramelized sugar highlights the natural sweetness of the greens. Pak choi quickly stir-fried in peanut oil retains its crunchy texture while remaining juicy and tender. This dish is perfect as a light side or standalone snack. It can be served with rice or noodles, adding soy sauce for depth of flavor. Simple to prepare yet elegant in taste, this recipe will delight health-conscious eaters and culinary explorers.
1
Cut the bottom off each pak choi head and slice thinly across. Rinse well under running water and dry.
- Baby pak choi: 700 g
2
In a wok over high heat, heat the peanut oil, but not until it smokes. Add ginger, finely chopped green onion, and thinly sliced garlic. Stir-fry for about 15 seconds.
- Peanut oil: 2 tablespoons
- Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Spring onion with bulb: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
3
Add pak choi, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir-fry for a minute, then add 1 tablespoon of water, cover, and cook for 30 seconds until the pak choi wilts. Open the lid and stir-fry for a few more seconds. Cover again, reduce the heat, and cook for another 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
- Baby pak choi: 700 g
- Coarse salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Freshly ground white pepper: 0.3 teaspoon