Garlic Bok Choy with Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola is good) or peanut oil, for stir-frying
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pound bok choy, stalks cut diagonallly and leaves cut across in 1 - 1 1/2 inch pieces
• Pinch of red pepper flakes, chili paste or chili powder (optional)
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste (I used less than 1/4 teaspoon)
• 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
• Asian Sesame oil, to taste (we used 1/2 teaspoon)
• Freshly ground black to taste