Steamed Bok Choy

Steamed Bok Choy

Tender-crisp bok choy steamed quickly and finished with a savory garlic-sesame drizzle.

Total 11 min Makes 4 servings Calories 70/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

Baby bok choy steams in minutes, keeping its leaves silky and stems crisp, then gets a quick drizzle of garlic, soy, and sesame oil. It makes a fast weeknight side for stir-fries, rice bowls, or grilled proteins.

Ingredients

  • 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Trim the root ends of the bok choy and rinse well, separating the leaves slightly to remove any dirt near the base.

  2. Fill a 6-quart saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat; set a steamer basket inside.

  3. Arrange the bok choy halves cut-side up in the steamer basket, cover, and steam until the stems are tender-crisp and leaves are wilted.

  4. While the bok choy steams, heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and just golden.

  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.

  6. Transfer the steamed bok choy to a serving platter, season lightly with salt, and drizzle with the garlic-soy mixture.

  7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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    Steamed Bok Choy

    Baby bok choy steams in minutes, keeping its leaves silky and stems crisp, then gets a quick drizzle of garlic, soy, and sesame oil. It makes a fast weeknight side for stir-fries, rice bowls, or grilled proteins.

    11 min 4 servings 70 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      Trim the root ends of the bok choy and rinse well, separating the leaves slightly to remove any dirt near the base.

    2. 2

      Fill a 6-quart saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat; set a steamer basket inside.

    3. 3

      Arrange the bok choy halves cut-side up in the steamer basket, cover, and steam until the stems are tender-crisp and leaves are wilted.

    4. 4

      While the bok choy steams, heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and just golden.

    5. 5

      Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.

    6. 6

      Transfer the steamed bok choy to a serving platter, season lightly with salt, and drizzle with the garlic-soy mixture.

    7. 7

      Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.