A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring bok choy with a spicy twist, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
Prepare the bok choy by washing and cutting it into halves.
Cutting the bok choy into halves ensures even cooking and allows the sauce to coat each piece.
Heat the sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Using toasted sesame oil adds a rich, nutty flavor to the dish.
Add the ginger and garlic to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.
Keep stirring to prevent the garlic from burning, which can make it bitter.
Add the bok choy to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Stir constantly to ensure the bok choy cooks evenly and retains its crunch.
Mix in the hoisin sauce, chili paste, and salt, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more chili paste for extra spice.
Serve the stir-fried bok choy hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its freshest and most flavorful.