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Garlic Bok Choy with Noodles
Garlic Bok Choy with Noodles is made with Chinese noodles, bok choy, and garlic powder.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
3. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Get to know the ingredients
Chinese noodles (or spaghetti noodles, uncooked)
In the method: Add noodles and simmer, uncovered over medium heat until just al dente (6-9 minutes).
peanut oil
In the method: Bring 1.5 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
bok choy, (cut into 3” pieces if the leaves are large)
In the method: When the oil is hot, add the bok choy and sauté over medium high for 30 seconds.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 8 oz Chinese noodles (or spaghetti noodles, uncooked)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tsp peanut oilIngredient note
Source: 1 lb bok choy, (cut into 3” pieces if the leaves are large)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ c vegetable broth (we prefer low sodium)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp soy sauceIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp gingerIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp garlic powder
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve hot.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan and skillet. Start with this step: Bring 1.5 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
What happens at the end?
Serve hot.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: curiouscuisiniere.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



