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Some vegetables that deserve center stage always seem to end up in a supporting roll. I’ve already made my case for Chinese broccoli, now I want to talk about baby bok choy.
Like everyone else, I love baby bok choy in a mixed vegetable stir-fry. But it’s also wonderful on it’s own.
You’ll find that baby bok choy is amenable to many flavor combinations. This is one of my favorites: sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a little chili paste kick.
To make this a meal, I like to turn it into a Soba Noodle Bowl or serve as a side for Cauliflower Fried Rice or quickly stir-fried chicken, pork or beef .
Spicy Sesame Ginger Bok Choy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 heads baby bok choy coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chile paste such as sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Add bok choy, chile paste and soy sauce; cook 3 to 5 minutes, until greens have wilted and stalks are crisp-tender.
- Transfer to serving bowl and drizzle with toasted sesame oil. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks delicious! I don’t have chili paste on hand today. Is there any other substitute for chili paste.
Hi Kathy! Yes, absolutely. You can use Sriracha, Tabasco (or other vinegar based hot sauce), gochujang, or even a healthy pinch of crushed red pepper!
My husband loves bok Chou and hot spices, he’s going to love this tonight for dinner
Wonderful! Thank you, Cindy!
Tried this recipe this evening as I was hunting something simple and quick to use up my bok choy – this was awesome! the red peper chile paste was a great touch and added some “bam”.
thanks for sharing it!
So glad you enjoyed it!