Get ready to transform your ordinary vegetable side dish into an extraordinary culinary experience with this Simple Sesame Bok Choy recipe! In just 15 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that's bursting with flavor, nutrition, and authentic Asian-inspired goodness. Whether you're a busy home cook or a culinary enthusiast looking for a quick and healthy addition to your meal, this recipe will become your new go-to green side that'll impress everyone at the dinner table.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 bunches bok choy
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the bok choy under cold running water, carefully removing any dirt between the leaves. Pat dry with clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Trim the tough bottom end of each bok choy bunch, then chop the vegetable into roughly 2-inch pieces, separating the leafy green parts from the white stem sections.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, ensuring they are chopped into small, uniform pieces for even flavor distribution.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and allow it to become hot but not smoking.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release its aromatic flavors.
- Add the white stem sections of bok choy first, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften and turn slightly translucent.
- Introduce the leafy green parts of the bok choy and continue stir-frying for an additional 1-2 minutes until the leaves are wilted but still maintain a bright green color.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the bok choy, tossing quickly to ensure even coating and flavor absorption.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate, sprinkling sesame seeds over the top for added texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot, as a side dish or as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal.
Tips
- Choose fresh, crisp bok choy with vibrant green leaves and firm white stems for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure to thoroughly wash bok choy to remove any hidden dirt between the leaves.
- Cut stems and leaves separately to ensure even cooking - stems take longer to soften than delicate leaves.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving in the pan to prevent burning and maintain that perfect crisp-tender texture.
- Don't overcook the bok choy; it should remain bright green and slightly crunchy.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of rice vinegar.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 56kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg