Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Lettuce with Mushrooms

I had never cooked bok choy before and I am so glad I chose this recipe because it is now a new regular for stir fry in our house!



Gather the following items...
(I suggest having everything prepped and ready to go as it will go really fast)

1 cup boiling water
8 dried shiitake mushrooms (about 2 ounces)

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar

4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
8 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)


1. Combine 1 cup boiling water and shiitake mushrooms in a bowl. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms. Remove and discard stems; cut each cap into quarters. Set aside.



2. Combine soy sauce, wine, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

3. Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and ginger to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add reserved mushrooms; sauté 1 minute. Add reserved mushroom liquid and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

4. Combine oyster sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; keep warm.

5. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add garlic; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add bok choy; stir-fry 2 minutes or until bok choy begins to soften. Add lettuce; stir-fry 2 minutes or until lettuce wilts. Stir in mushroom mixture and soy sauce mixture; cook 3 minutes or until bok choy is tender.



Enjoy!!