Sam Sifton’s note: This is among the easiest, most flavorful preparations of greens imaginable, and it pairs beautifully with almost any vaguely Asian roasted meat or fish. It is also exceptional on its own, with rice. You could swap out the bok choy for broccoli, if that’s all you have, or chard, or beet greens.
Conne’s note: Or Napa cabbage!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce Pinch of sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (do not use seasoned rice vinegar) 1 tablespoon neutral oil 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 4 to 6 bunches of baby bok choy, approximately 1 1/2 pounds, cleaned, with ends trimmed
Preparation:
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and rice vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok set over high heat. When it shimmers, add garlic, then bok choy, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to the skillet or wok, then cover it and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until bok choy has softened nicely at its base.
Remove bok choy from the skillet or wok and place it on a warmed platter. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the greens and serve.