Sautegg Drop Bok Choy

Sauteed Egg Drop Bok Choy in the USA

Ingredients:

Bok choy (Chinese cabbage)

Eggs

Garlic

Soy sauce

Oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Process:

1. Prep the ingredients:

- Briefly blanch and shock the bok choy in cold water.

- Crack eggs into a bowl.

- Chop garlic.

2. Saute the vegetables:

- Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.

- Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

- Add the bok choy and toss to wilt for a minute or two.

3. Add the eggs:

- Make a well in the center of the pan.

- Pour the eggs into the well and quickly scramble, mixing with the bok choy.

4. Season and serve:

- Add soy sauce to taste and season with salt and pepper.

- Toss to combine.

- Serve immediately.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, add a splash of oyster sauce, fish sauce or sriracha to the pan before adding the eggs.

Use baby bok choy for a softer texture.

If you want to add protein, stir-fry some cooked shrimp or tofu with the bok choy before adding the eggs.

Variations in the USA:

- Manhattan Sauteed Egg Drop Bok Choy: This variation often includes mushrooms, water chestnuts, and minced pork.

- Ginger Garlic Sauteed Egg Drop Bok Choy: This version features the addition of ginger and more garlic.

Flavor:

The dish is typically savory and slightly sweet, with a runny yolk from the eggs and a slightly bitter note from the bok choy.

Cultural Significance:

Egg drop bok choy is a popular dish in Chinese American restaurants in the USA and is often listed on dim sum menus.

Common places to find it:

- Chinese restaurants

- Dim sum restaurants

- Some American restaurants with a Chinese influence

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