Wagamama Wok-Fried Greens (Vegan + GF)

These Wagamama Wok-Fried Greens are saucy, salty-sweet, garlicky, slightly caramelised and perfectly crunchy! They're naturally vegan and gluten-free, and make the perfect quick and easy side dish that's full of flavour but also happens to be really healthy too.

One of the most popular recipes (i.e. most searched for recipe) on my blog is this Wagamama-Inspired Salad Dressing. Clearly people think like me when they go to a restaurant and try something delicious - they want to know how to recreate it at home! So, I decided to post this DIY version of one of my favourite side dishes on the menu at Wagamama's. 

How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

• Mix together the soy sauce (or tamari), sugar, sesame oil and black pepper in a small bowl.

• Fry the sliced garlic in a wok or frying pan on a low heat for around 30 seconds, until fragrant and lightly browned.

Tip: Be very careful not to burn it!

• Add the broccoli and pak choi and the sauce. 

• Cook on a medium heat for around 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until vegetables are cooked to your liking.

Tip: I like to keep them slightly crunchy, but for more thoroughly cooked vegetables you can cook them for longer and cover the wok or frying pan with a lid. 

• Best enjoyed immediately!

Substitutions you can make

• You can use either soy sauce or tamari - use tamari if gluten-free.
• You can replace the sugar with any other sweetener.
• I used tenderstem broccoli and pak choi because that's what they use at Wagamama's, but you could use anything else like French beans, asparagus, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, or whatever else you fancy.

What to serve them with

• Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Miso Mayo
• Crispy Taro Fritters
• Tofu Onigirazu
• Mapo Tofu
• Tofu Satay
• Thai Green Curry Rice

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Watch how to make this recipe

Wagamama Wok-Fried Greens (Vegan + GF)

These Wagamama Wok-Fried Greens are saucy, salty-sweet, garlicky, slightly caramelised and perfectly crunchy!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: wagamama greens sauce, wagamama wok-fried greens

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• ▢ 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari if gluten-free)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sugar (or sub any other sweetener)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ▢ Ground black pepper , to taste

For the greens:

• ▢ 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or rapeseed)
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves , peeled and thinly sliced
• ▢ 150 g (5.3 oz) tenderstem broccoli (broccolini) , halved
• ▢ 200 g (7 oz) pak choi

Instructions

• Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
• Heat up the oil in wok or frying pan*.
• Add the garlic and fry on a low heat for around 30 seconds, until fragrant and lightly browned - be very careful not to burn it!
• Add the broccoli and pak choi and the sauce.
• Cook on a medium heat for around 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until vegetables are cooked to your liking. I like to keep them slightly crunchy, but for more thoroughly cooked vegetables you can cook them for longer and cover the wok or frying pan with a lid.
• Taste and add extra soy sauce (or tamari) if necessary.
• Best enjoyed immediately!

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Notes

*Using a wok will give a better flavour, but it's fine to make these in a frying pan. 

I used tenderstem broccoli and pak choi because that's what they use at Wagamama's, but you could use anything else like French beans, asparagus, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, or whatever else you fancy.

Nutrition Facts

Wagamama Wok-Fried Greens (Vegan + GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 1g

Sodium 1093mg46%

Potassium 302mg9%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 5792IU116%

Vitamin C 115mg139%

Calcium 167mg17%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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