Cantonese-inspired · Vegetarian

Mushrooms & Bok Choy

Name: Mushrooms & Bok Choy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g bok choy; 200 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 pieces garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 80 ml water

香菇青菜 · Xiāng gū qīng cài

Fresh mushrooms and tender greens with a light soy sauce. Fresh shiitake keep this version quick, with no soaking needed.

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Prep10 min

Cook12 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Wash and separate
Wash greens thoroughly and separate thick stems from leaves. Wipe mushrooms clean and trim firm stem ends.
02
Cook mushrooms
Heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and stir 4–5 minutes until softened and their moisture reduces.
03
Add stems
Add garlic, vegetable stems, soy sauce, and water. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes.
04
Finish with leaves
Add leaves and toss uncovered for 2–3 minutes until tender. Taste before adding extra salt.

A little kitchen wisdom

Fresh shiitake have a firmer bite than button mushrooms. Slice thick caps so they cook evenly.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Shiitake: Use button or cremini mushrooms; their flavour is milder.

Cook safely

Serve freshly cooked; refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly. Check packaged ingredients for allergens.

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Mushrooms & Bok Choy

Let’s get cooking

Wash and separate

Cook mushrooms

Add stems

Finish with leaves

A little kitchen wisdom

Can’t find an ingredient?

Cook safely

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