Sautéed Baby Bok Choy

There are tons of reasons to love this easy Sautéed Baby Bok Choy recipe – they are healthy, fresh, easy and delicious. This side dish comes together in under 15 minutes, too!

For an easy midweek meal, serve with simple, ramen soups, salmon or any protein. 

This recipe for Sautéed Bok Choy is an easy and healthy side dish recipe that takes only 15 mins to make from start to finish. It calls for only a few simple ingredients.

Known as “miniature Chinese cabbage”, this fast-cooking tender stalks are a hit at the dinner table every time as they absorb any flavors they are given. 

To let their taste and texture shine through on their own.  The baby Bok Choy is cooked in a garlic sauce that gives the stalks the perfect amount of richness to further enhance and complete any meal.

WHAT IS BOK CHOY?

Bok choy is part of the cabbage family, mainly used in Chinese cuisine. They are known as vegetables, and they consist of two different sizes, such as regular size and Baby Bok Choy.

OUR BOK CHOY INGREDIENTS 

• Pack of Baby Bok Choy; about 5 – cut in halves
• Sesame Oil
• Garlic Paste or 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Kosher Salt
• Water
• Lite Rice Vinegar
• Roasted Black Sesame Seeds (Optional)

Or Keep it simple

• Bok Choy

• Salt

• Olive Oil

• Soy Sauce

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

• Comes together easily in 10-15 minutes. 
• Pairs well with fish and poultry recipes. 
• The garlic adds a depth of flavor to the sauce and Bok Choy
• Guilt-free recipe

HOW TO PREPARE BOK CHOY

Making perfect Bok Choy couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you need to do:

First, wash the stalks to remove any dirt. Next, slice the baby Bok choy in halves and place them in large plate or bowl. 

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce in which they will cook in. Mix together the worchestire sauce, salt, and garlic. Set aside. 

Heat the oil and add the Bok Choy stalks to the hot oil face down. Cook on high heat for about 6-8 minutes uninterrupted or until they start to brown. The darker or the more golden brown the stalk are the better as it will enhance the flavors of the vegetable. Do not overcrowd the pan. See tips in the notes section below in the recipe card. 

Once the vegetables are brown, turn them over

Next, pour the sauce over the vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve warm. Enjoy! 

COOK’S BOK CHOY TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

• When cooking the stalks, do not overcrowd the pan as this will bring down the temperature. Cook the stalks in batches spreading them in an even layer. Transfer to a plate. When the sauce is added, return the stalks back to the pan to coat. 

• How to store Boy Choy? Store Bok Choy easily as any vegetable. Place them in a zip loc bag and place them in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

• The darker or the more golden brown the stalk are the better as it will enhance the flavors of the vegetable. 

• Where to buy Bok Choy? You can purchase Bok Choy in large supermarkets or International markets. They are very popular as most major food stores will carry them. 

More Asian Inspired Recipes To Enjoy

Ramen Noodle Soup

FIRECRACKER CHICKEN

SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER

TOFU STIR FRY WITH GREEN BEANS

VEGETABLE LO MEIN RECIPE

BEEF DONBURI (BEEF AND RICE BOWL)

KETO CASHEW CHICKEN

BOK CHOY SERVING SUGGESTIONS

As I have mentioned above, Bok choy works well with meat and poultry. However, your options don’t end there! Here are a few more great ways to pair up this simple side dish:

• Serve them with red beans and rice or this dill rice.
• Sprinkle them with lemon juice to accompany the vegetables to this honey garlic salmon recipe.
• Roast them using the same method as this air fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe. 
• Make them a fusion Haitian Recipe by adding them to this Haitian Legume.

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