Step 1

Separate the bok choy leaves and wash them well. Mud tends to get stick between the stem.

Step 2

Slice your bok choy leaves and keep aside.

Step 3

Slice your green onions as well. Keep the white bulb slices and green stalk separate. We will use the green stalk slices as a garnish.

Step 4

Heat up a pan with the oil and fry your green onion bulbs soft.

Step 5

Reduce the heat and add the ginger garlic. Careful, if you use the paste, it can splatter. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the bok choy to the pan and cook for a minute.

Step 7

Then throw in the star anise, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick.

Step 8

Pour the stock into the pot over the spices and bok choy.

Step 9

Season with soy sauce and vinegar.

Step 10

Mix everything, bring to a boil and let the soup cook for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 11

Take form the heat and pour the lime juice into the soup. Mix it all well.

Step 12

Pick out your whole spices, the cinnamon bay leaf and star anise. Discard the spices.

Step 13

Serve the soup hot garnished with the green onion stalks, red pepper flakes and/or sesame seeds/oil.