If you're looking for a unique side dish to your entrée - look no further! This easy simple Bok Choy Beech Mushrooms Stir Fry is easy to make and makes a yummy and healthy veggie side dish!
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What is Bok Choy?
Bok choy (aka pak choi or pok choi) is a type of Chinese cabbage but unlike regular cabbages, they do not form heads and have leafy greens with bulbs at the bottoms. Some describe the flavor as somewhere between spinach and water chestnuts with a slight hint of sweet and peppery undertone.
If you're looking for more bok choy recipes - check out these:
- Bok Choy Stir Fry with Dried Shrimp
- Bok Choy Shiitake Mushrooms Stir Fry
- Shrimp Bok Choy Stir Fry
- Shanghai Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic
If you're interested in learning more about Chinese veggies - here's a whole article on various Chinese vegetables such as snow peas, celtuce, sweet potato leaves, chinese broccoli and more!
What are Beech Mushrooms?
Beech mushrooms are also known as Shimeji mushrooms. They taste kind of buttery, and have a firm and 'crunchy' texture.
These mushrooms are also very healthy for you - Beech mushrooms are packed with thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin!
By the way there are so many delicious mushrooms out there! If you're interested in learning more - check out my post ALL about mushrooms - beech mushrooms, enoki, shiitake and more!
How to prepare Beech Mushrooms?
To prepare Beech mushrooms, using a knife, trim off the root. Now there's some controversy with the next part. Many people say not to wash your mushrooms and just wipe off any dirt. However, I personally just can't do that. So I do rinse it in water to clear off the dirt and anything else that might be all dirty on there.
How to Stir Fry Bok Choy & Beech Mushrooms (Step by Step)
First gather your ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 3 bunches of Shanghai Bok Choy
- 1 package/3.5 oz Beech Mushrooms
- Salt, as desired
Using a knife cut off the end of your bok choy with a knife and discard. Trim off the roots of the beech mushrooms. Either wipe off any dirt, or rinse with water to clean.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, and then add the bok choy.
Stir fry for a about 1 minute, and then add the beech mushrooms. Stir fry for about 30 seconds, and then add ¼ cup of water and cover with a lid for about a minute.
Uncover the cooking pan/wok, and then add salt as desired. Stir fry for another minute or until everything is tender - bok choy should be vibrant green, and beech mushrooms should be tender.
Remove from heat and serve!
Storage & Reheating
Fridge:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The bok choy will soften slightly, but the flavors stay delicious.
Freezer:
Not recommended - both bok choy and mushrooms lose their texture after freezing and thawing.
Reheating:
- Stovetop (best): Heat a small drizzle of oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
- Microwave: Reheat in short bursts (20-30 seconds), stirring between intervals to avoid overcooking.
Tip: Add a splash of water or soy sauce while reheating to bring back moisture and flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other types of mushrooms?
Yes! Regular button mushrooms, shiitake, oyster, or enoki mushrooms all work great in this stir fry if you can't find beech mushrooms.
Can I substitute baby bok choy or regular bok choy?
Absolutely. Baby bok choy works beautifully and cooks even faster - just adjust the stir fry time slightly so it doesn't get overcooked.
Do I need to wash mushrooms before cooking?
Technically, you can wipe them clean with a damp towel, but I prefer rinsing quickly and drying well - it helps remove any grit or dirt.
Can I add protein to make it a full meal?
Definitely! You can stir fry shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced chicken or beef first, remove them from the pan, and then add them back in at the end.
What oil is best for stir frying?
Use a neutral, high-heat oil like avocado, canola, or peanut oil. Save sesame oil for flavoring at the end.
Bok Choy Beech Mushrooms Stir Fry Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful veggie side dish — this Bok Choy Beech Mushrooms Stir Fry is it! 🥬🍄 Tender bok choy and buttery beech mushrooms stir-fried with garlic make a light, healthy side that pairs perfectly with rice or any main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 3 bunches of Shanghai Bok Choy
- 1 package/3.5 oz Beech Mushrooms
- Salt, as desired
Instructions
- Using a knife cut off the end of your bok choy with a knife and discard. Trim off the roots of the beech mushrooms. Either wipe off any dirt, or rinse with water to clean.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, and then add the bok choy.
- Stir fry for a about 1 minute, and then add the beech mushrooms. Stir fry for about 30 seconds, and then add ¼ cup of water and cover with a lid for about a minute.
- Uncover the cooking pan/wok, and then add salt as desired. Stir fry for another minute or until everything is tender – bok choy should be vibrant green, and beech mushrooms should be tender.
- Remove from heat and serve!
Notes
- Use baby bok choy for an even faster cook time.
- Beech mushrooms can be swapped for shiitake, enoki, or oyster.
- Don’t overcook — you want the bok choy to stay bright green and crisp.
- Add a drizzle of sesame oil or oyster sauce at the end for extra umami flavor.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.
More Delicious Bok Choy Recipes
If you love this Bok Choy Beech Mushrooms Stir Fry, here are a few more tasty ways to enjoy bok choy from my site:
- Bok Choy Mushrooms Stir Fry - Quick and simple stir fry with tender bok choy and savory button mushrooms, ready in just 12 minutes!
- Shrimp Bok Choy Stir Fry - Juicy marinated shrimp stir-fried with ginger and bok choy for a light, flavorful seafood dish.
- Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce - Blanched bok choy drizzled with a fragrant garlic, soy, and oyster sauce - quick, easy, and so satisfying!
- Bok Choy Shiitake Mushrooms Stir Fry - An earthy, umami-packed stir fry featuring shiitake mushrooms and crisp bok choy, ready in minutes.
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Liza says
This was so delicious and easy!
TinaTsai says
Thanks so much!!
Lisa Rose says
Very good
Do you have a recipe Chinese Chicken curry?
TinaTsai says
Hi there - I have a coconut curry chicken with potatoes recipe that is customizable depending on the type of curry powder or paste you use (for example, if you use thai red curry paste, you get thai red curry chicken, and if you use jamaican curry powder, you will get jamaican flavor curry chicken) - so if you have a chinese curry powder or paste you should be able to use it... here's the recipe - https://ohsnapletseat.com/2013/05/20/easy-coconut-milk-curry-chicken/ hope you find something good!
Jocelyn Panem says
Thank you for sharing your recipe
Yang says
This is so delicious and I love beech mushrooms! I usually make bok choy stirfry with oyster mushrooms, but you gave me a great idea! Healthy and yum.
Donny says
I've always wanted to cook with beech mushrooms but never knew what to do with them. This recipe is exactly what I needed. Thanks!
jennifer says
Thanks for the side dish inspo -- I always forget about bok choy and I love it so much! Easy, tasty and healthy, making again for sure!
Shelby says
This was my first time trying these mushrooms (though I love bok choy!) and they came out as a really tasty side dish! Thanks for the swap (normally just stick to easy cremini)
TinaTsai says
Yum! Cremini is such a delicious mushroom too! Glad you liked it 😀