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Ingredients

1 pound bok choy
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon corn starch
Method

Trim off the ends of the …

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