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Bok Choy Noodles with Black Sesame and Spring Onion Oil
These Bok Choy Noodles are bursting with flavor from black sesame and homemade spring onion oil. This easy dinner is light, simple, and completely vegetarian and vegan friendly too.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 543 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ a bunch of spring onions
- ⅔ cup canola oil or other flavor neutral oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce gluten-free variety if needed
- 1 tsp kecap manis
- 16 oz fresh udon noodles or substitute dry noodles
- 3 bunches of bok choy leaves halved
- big pinch of salt
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice on an angle some of the green parts of spring onion (to yield about 2 tablespoons) and set aside. Chop the remaining spring onions into 5 to 6 cm lengths and add to a small saucepan. Add the oil to the saucepan and place over a low heat for 30 minutes to infuse.
- Strain the oil, discard the onions and allow the oil to cool slightly before adding the soy sauce and kecap manis. Add the sauce to a large mixing bowl and set aside while you steam the bok choy and noodles.
- Lightly oil a bamboo steamer and add the bok choy and noodles.
- Add the bok choy and noodles to the boil with the oil and toss to combine. Add the salt and black sesame sees and toss through to coat.
- Divide the between 4 bowls and garnish with the reserved spring onion.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
543kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1310mg
(55%)
Potassium
1058mg
(30%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
18776IU
(376%)
Vitamin C
189mg
(210%)
Calcium
444mg
(44%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1310mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1058mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 18776IU | 376% |
| Vitamin C | 189mg | 210% |
| Calcium | 444mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.