Asian Baby Bok Choy is a very versatile vegetable. It can be sliced and sautéed. It is excellent in soups, steamed, grilled or braised. Healthy and Nutritious!
If you prefer spicier dishes, feel free to add chili flakes or hot sauce like Sriracha to this recipe to add it to the table.
Choy sum, which is similar to bok choy, can also be used in this recipe.
Choose heads with dark, crisp leaves and white stems without yellow or brown spots. Use them as soon as possible. Store them in the refrigerator, unwashed, in a plastic bag for up to 4 days. Before using, rinse and shake dry.
This recipe is made with chicken broth, but for a vegetarian dish, replace it with vegetable broth.
If there are any leftovers, store the bok choy in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be eaten as a cold side dish or reheated.
This recipe is a perfect accompaniment to any type of protein such as grilled chicken breast, fish or even boiled eggs. Its taste and texture also pairs perfectly with Tania's Cauliflower and Leek Puree.
INGREDIENTS OF THE BRAISED ASIAN BABY BOK CHOY :
PREPARATION OF THE BRAISED ASIAN BABY BOK CHOY :
Gather the ingredients.
Halve bok choy lengthwise and rinse well under cold running water, making sure to gently separate leaves to get any dirt out.
In a large saucepan, combine broth, butter, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add bok choy, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until bok choy is tender but not mushy.
Remove bok choy using tongs to a shallow serving bowl and return pot with braising liquid to medium-high heat. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup, then add sesame oil and sesame sauce stir well and pour sauce over bok choy in the platter. Garnish with scallions and any other toppings you desire.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 52
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 9mg3%
- Sodium 454mg19%
- Potassium 465mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 3g6%
- Vitamin C 152%
- Calcium 9%
- Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Halve bok choy lengthwise and rinse well under cold running water, making sure to gently separate leaves to get any dirt out.
In a large saucepan, combine broth, butter, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add bok choy, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until bok choy is tender but not mushy.
Remove bok choy using tongs to a shallow serving bowl and return pot with braising liquid to medium-high heat. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup, then add sesame oil and sesame sauce stir well and pour sauce over bok choy in the platter. Garnish with scallions and any other toppings you desire.