- Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of the pan. …
- Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and cover. …
- Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve immediately. Enjoy!
How to Cook Bok Choy
Learn how to cook bok choy, a healthy Asian vegetable, using the stir-fry method to create beautifully browned edges and crisp-tender stalks.
Prep: 10min
Total: 17min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Sodium 608 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound baby bok choy
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (white and green parts)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instruction:
- Rinse the bok choy with water. Shaking off any excess water and then dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Cut each bok choy, halved lengthwise.
- In a small bowl combine soy sauce, broth, vinegar, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, honey, and red chili flakes.
- In a wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over high heat until just smoking.
- Use tongs to carefully place the bok choy cut side down in a single layer in the wok, lightly press down to make contact with the surface.
- Cook until lightly browned without moving, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Flip the bok choy over and cook the other side until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger and green onions, stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, simmer until thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Add bok choy back to the wok, stir-fry and cook until the sauce glazes the greens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds.
Garlicky Bok Choy
This simple bok choy recipe, flavored with shallot, garlic, and soy sauce, is ideal for when you’re short on time and ingredients.
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed, cut into quarters, with core intact
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Instruction:
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bok choy, soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp. water and cover immediately. Cook 1 minute. Uncover and toss, then cover and cook until bok choy is tender at the core, about 3 more minutes.
10 Minute Lemon Garlic Sauteed Bok Choy
Boy choy is a nutritious vegetable and an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A. It tastes mild and when cooked correctly has a light crunch at the bottom with wilted greens on top. When making the recipe below, it’s important not to burn the garlic. I love this when the garlic is well toasted, but if the garlic turns very dark brown, it will taste bitter. Another thing to note is that even when you have removed the bok choy from the pan, it continues to wilt and soften. So if you notice the garlic browning too much, it’s okay to transfer everything out of the pan a minute early.
Prep: 5min
Total: 10min
Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings
Nutrition Facts: calories 60, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 pound baby bok choy
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
- Half of a lemon, cut into wedges
Instruction:
- Remove any discolored outer stalks of the bok choy and discard them (or save for stock later). Place the bok choy into a colander and rinse with cool water, rubbing any grit or dirt from between the leaves. Trim the ends then slice each bok choy in half lengthwise. Or if they are large, cut into quarters. Pat dry.
- Add the oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to a wide room-temperature skillet. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil begins to bubble around the garlic, but before the garlic starts to turn light brown.
- Toss in the boy choy and spread into one layer. Sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon of salt then cook, without stirring, until the bottom is starting to turn brown, about 2 minutes.
- Flip then cook another 2 minutes or until the green leaves have wilted and the white bottoms are beginning to soften, but still have some crunch.
- Transfer to a platter then squeeze 2 lemon wedges on top. A teaspoon or so of olive oil is nice, too. Serve with more lemon wedges on the side.
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FAQ
What can you do with bok choy?
What part of bok choy do you eat?
What is the healthiest way to eat bok choy?
- Chop it and sauté it with olive oil, garlic, and ginger as a side dish or to top a grain like rice or quinoa.
- Dice it and add it to an Asian-inspired soup recipe.
- Shred it and toss with other vegetables to make a raw salad.
How do you prepare bok choy for eating?