Crispy Bok Choy and Flavorful Dried Shrimp Stir-fry
Bok Choy and Dried Shrimp Stir-fry with Fish Sauce: A Flavorful Recipe
This is a clean and delicious stir-fry dish made with fresh bok choy and chewy dried shrimp, enhanced with the savory depth of fish sauce. It’s a perfect side dish for rice or even a delightful appetizer with drinks!
Main Ingredients- 10g prepared dried shrimp
- 1 pack bok choy
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 Korean chili pepper (cheongyang)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (kanari aekjeot)
- A little canola oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the dried shrimp by trimming them to a bite-sized portion. Then, lightly toast them in a dry pan to remove excess moisture. This step enhances the shrimp’s natural flavor.
Step 2
Carefully separate the leaves of the fresh bok choy, one by one. Wash them thoroughly under running water, ensuring no dirt or debris remains between the leaves. It’s important to rinse them meticulously.
Step 3
After washing, place the bok choy in a colander to drain well. Mince the garlic finely. For the Korean chili pepper, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and then thinly slice it diagonally.
Step 4
Heat a large pan or wok over low heat. Add a little canola oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 5
Once the garlic releases its aroma, add the prepared dried shrimp and stir-fry them together. Keep stirring to prevent the shrimp from sticking to the pan.
Step 6
When the dried shrimp are lightly cooked, add the bok choy to the pan. Stir-fry them gently, as overcooking will make them lose their crispness.
Step 7
Increase the heat to medium. Add the fish sauce (1 teaspoon) for seasoning. Toss in the sliced Korean chili peppers and continue to stir-fry, flipping the ingredients constantly to ensure they are evenly mixed and cooked quickly.
Step 8
Turn off the heat when the stems of the bok choy become translucent and slightly softened. The key is to maintain a crisp texture, so avoid overcooking.
Step 9
Transfer the delicious bok choy and dried shrimp stir-fry to a serving plate and present it attractively. Enjoy!
