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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (divided)
- About 1 1/2 pounds bok choy (usually 2 smallish or 1 largish head)
- salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 719g | |
| Calories 354 | |
| Calories from Fat 135 | 38% |
| Total Fat 15.3g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 1.23g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4982mg | 208% |
| Potassium 1774mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 47.9g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 35.71g | 24% |
| Protein 13.62g | 22% |
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