Baby Bok Choy Recipe
A delicious side dish of crisp-tender sautéed baby bok choy tossed with a savory Asian-style sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Bok Choy:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pieces (about 1.5 pounds total) baby bok choy halved longwise
For the Garlic Soy Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pan-sear the bok choy. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the halved baby bok choy pieces to the hot oil, cut side down, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the bok choy over and cook for 1 minute. Add more oil, if needed.
- Steam it. Cover the skillet and cook the bok choy for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender, turning it over a couple of times while cooking. When done, remove the bok choy from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the garlic-soy sauce. Return the skillet to the heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil; whisk until well combined. Cook for 1 minute, or just until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Finish and serve. Drizzle or brush the sauce over the baby bok choy. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Rinse: Wash bok choy thoroughly to eliminate grit or dirt.
- Batch Cooking: Avoid overcrowding in the pan, which might steam the stalks.
- Spice Adjustments: Swap spicy sriracha with sweet chili sauce if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the sauce separately. To reheat, place the bok choy and sauce in a covered skillet over low heat and cook until just heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7577IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg
