Here's a recipe for Singaporean-style Pak Choi , a simple yet flavorful dish often served as a side in restaurants or at home in Singapore. Pak choi (or bok choy) is prepared quickly with garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of oyster sauce, in the typical Asian style of the region.
Preparation
Ingredients
Preparation
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Preparing pak choi:
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Wash the pak choi thoroughly and cut it in half or into quarters lengthwise if the stalks are large. You can also cut it into smaller pieces if you prefer a quicker cooking time.
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Sauté the garlic:
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In a wok or large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant and beginning to brown slightly. Be careful not to burn it.
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Cooking pak choi:
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Add the pak choi to the wok and increase the heat slightly. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the leaves begin to wilt.
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Adding the sauces:
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Add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce (or tamari) and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until the pak choi stems are tender but still slightly crisp.
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Season and garnish:
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Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary. You can add a few drops of sesame oil at the end.
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Serve :
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Transfer the stir-fried pak choi to a dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds or crispy shallots.
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Notes:
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This dish pairs well with white rice or alongside other meat or fish dishes.
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This Singaporean-style pak choi is light, quick to prepare and full of flavor.
