5 from 26 votes
Roasted Pak Choi
Roasted Pak Choi is a simple vegetable side dish where halved bok choy is first roasted with olive oil, then finished with a savory mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and red chili. The layered roasting enhances texture, keeping the greens tender yet crisp while infusing a slightly spicy and umami-rich flavor. Sprinkling sesame seeds adds a subtle nutty crunch.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 head bok choy halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 red chili pepper deseeded and finely diced
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Slice 2 head Pak choi in half lengthways.
- Place into a baking tin and brush with 1 tablespoon Olive oil.
- Put into the oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together 1 tablespoon Sesame oil, 2 tablespoon Soy sauce, 1 Garlic clove and 1 Red chilli.
- Remove the pak choi from the oven and spoon of brush the chilli oil over.
- Return to the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve with Sesame seeds sprinkled over (optional).
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Store pak choi wrapped in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator to keep it crisp for up to five days.
- Don't overcrowd the roasting pan; space allows the pak choi to roast evenly and develop a crispy texture.
- Avoid overcooking to maintain the vegetable's flavor and texture.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving to enhance freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Potassium
138mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.