Description
Spicy and aromatic zesty ginger garlic bok choy delivers Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Green vegetables shine with bold seasonings, inviting you to savor each crisp, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (1 lb) bok choy, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature, creating a fragrant base for the vegetables.
- Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes, allowing them to dance and release their aromatic essence for approximately 60-90 seconds.
- Gently cascade chopped bok choy into the pan, tossing and tumbling the leaves to ensure even heating and slight wilting within 3-4 minutes.
- Blend soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and vegetable broth in a separate container, creating a harmonious liquid seasoning.
- Cascade the prepared sauce across the sizzling bok choy, thoroughly coating each leaf and encouraging absorption of complex flavors.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, monitoring the vegetable’s texture to maintain a crisp yet tender consistency.
- Delicately sprinkle salt and pepper to enhance the dish’s nuanced flavor profile.
- Finish by scattering toasted sesame seeds across the surface, adding a delightful nutty crunch and visual appeal before serving immediately.
Notes
- Swap out sesame oil for coconut or avocado oil to accommodate nut allergies or different flavor preferences.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version that maintains a rich umami taste.
- Reduce maple syrup or replace with honey for lower sugar content, perfect for diabetic-friendly meals.
- Boost nutrition by adding protein like tofu, shredded chicken, or sliced almonds to create a more substantial side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg