Ginger Sesame Bok Choy
Bok choy has got to be one of my favourite veggies. It seems like any time I visit a Chinese restaurant I just have to have something with bok choy in it.
Today I'm sharing with you a delicious and easy way to prepare this awesome veggie at home without having to pay for take out!
If you’ve never had bok choy before, I would compare its dark green leaves to spinach and its light green crunchy part to something like a thick lettuce. Maybe that’s not exactly a perfect description of bok choy but that’s how I think of it!
Bok choy makes a great side dish with any Asian foods such as noodles, rice, etc. and is very healthy. I find that while it does have its own distinct earthy flavor, the leaves will take on much of the flavours you cook it with.
In this recipe, I stir fry the bok choy in a wok with some fresh garlic and ginger.
Once the bok choy begins to soften a little bit, I add a sauce mixture made from a combination of oyster sauce, chicken broth, finely ground white pepper and a little bit of cornstarch. The cornstarch thickens the sauce a little bit – so it’s just right. 🙂
Once the bok choy have finished cooking, I toss them in some sesame oil. This gives the bok choy a really nice flavour when combined with the garlic and ginger.
It takes very little time to make this side dish fragrance of the ingredients, especially the sesame oil is just amazing when it lands on your plate and under your nose!
Print
Ginger Sesame Bok Choy
- Yield: 4 - 5 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bok choy, washed and cut in half lengthwise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil in wok at medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the wok and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine other ingredients in a measuring cup, except for the bok choy and sesame oil. Whisk everything together so there are no lumps.
- Add the bok choy to the wok and stir it around so hat garlic and ginger coats it well.
- Once the bok choy begins to soften slightly, add the contents of the measuring and stir around so it coats everything well.
- After about 5 minutes or so the bok choy should be ready.
- Add sesame oil and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Wow…doesn’t look too bad. Gotta be honest, I’ve never tried it and have been hesitant to do so.
I don’t think I have ever had boo chou before. This looks really good though so I guess I need to try it soon!!
I haven’t cooked with bok choy before but I’m eager to try it. This looks like a great recipe to start out with.
Now this makes me want to eat it. Never had one but I’d feel craving it.
I’ve never personally cooked with bok choy before, but I’ve had it at a restaurant. I would love to make this – it looks delicious and I love garlic.
This looks and sounds delicious! I would love to have this as a side dish to my General Tso’s Chicken.
You had me at ginger sesame! Seriously, one of my favorite flavor combos ever. I will be trying this recipe soon.
This looks like a great bok choy recipe. I am going to try this recipe on the weekend. I am sure it will be delicious.
Ooooo I just love bok choy! I make it Atleast once a week. Going to have to give your recipe a try!
These are my three favorite things to have. I love bok choi in soup but have never tried preparing it this way.
http://www.spice-up-your-life.net/
I don’t think I’ve ever had Bok Choy. This dish looks really easy to make, yet super tasty! A great side dish!
It’s easy, quick and delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family.
I can just taste the rich flavor from the photos alone. This is also a really healthy meal.
I like Bok Choy, but I usually eat it in restaurants. I don’t think I’ve ever made it at home. I need to make your recipe ASAP. It looks delicious.
I’d really like to try this. That seasoning sounds perfect and I don’t often think to make Bok Choy!
This is one of those vegetables I have heard of but had no clue what it was or looks like. Well it looks very delicious! I will love for it when I head to the store!
I have never had bok choy before. I but it all the time for my bird but have yet to try it myself. I may have to give it a try, this looks great!
Yum! I make Asian food all the time at home, but I’ve never prepared bok choy like this before. I can’t wait to give it a try.
OK, this WILL be served at dinner in my home tonight! I’ve never made Bok Choy but I love it when I get Chinese and this just looks delicious! See, you’ve got me excited about eating my veggies!
That looks so good! I’ve had bok choy in Chinese food before, but I’ve never actually made it myself. It seems really easy.
I have never cooked bok choy myself. I’ve eaten it, but have never been adventurous enough to try making a recipe with it. This looks really good and pretty easy too!