Yeo Kyung-ok's Sichuan-Style Chinese Cabbage Stir-Fry

A simple Chinese-style vegetable dish made by briefly blanching crisp bok choy in salted oil water, then stir-frying with doubanjiang sauce.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Adding a pinch of salt and a small amount of oil to the boiling water when blanching helps maintain a vivid green color and gives the vegetables a subtle sheen.
  • bok choy should not be overcooked, as it will lose its crispness and release too much moisture; quick high-heat cooking is essential.
  • To preserve the fresh, clean taste of bok choy, avoid adding starch slurry or sesame oil—finish the dish with a spicy, savory kick instead.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to quickly prepare a delicious Chinese-style vegetable side dish during busy times.
  • People who enjoy the crisp texture of bok choy paired with a clean, spicy-savory flavor.

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