Sesame Ginger Bok Choy
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Sesame Ginger Bok Choy
Description
This Sesame Ginger Bok Choy recipe uses baby bok choy separated into white stems and leaves, sautéed first with crushed garlic and minced fresh ginger in vegetable oil until fragrant. A sauce of soy sauce, water, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes is added along with the bok choy whites, cooking briefly until tender but still crisp.
The leaves and sauce are stirred in last and heated until just wilted, preserving their bright texture. The dish finishes with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for texture and nutty aroma. The combination delivers savory, mildly spicy, and toasted flavors that complement the natural crispness and mild earthiness of bok choy.
This stir-fry makes a quick and healthy side that pairs well with rice or noodles and accompanies many Asian-style main dishes. It cooks rapidly and is best served immediately to maintain texture and freshness.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and are best reheated gently in a skillet to retain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 8 heads baby bok choy chopped, whites & leaves separated
- sesame seeds fro garnish
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, water, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Mix in the whites of the bok choy and cook 3-4 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture and leaves and cook 2 minutes more or until heated through and leaves are gently wilted.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Store any leftover bok choy in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat to warm through without overcooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 45 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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