Baby bok choy is such a blank canvas! It has a pretty mild, almost cabbage-like flavor, with a hint of sweetness and bitterness. Baby bok choy is also more tender than regular bok choy! My favorite way to serve it is with simple Asian flavors: sesame, lots of garlic, and a bit of a kick from hot pepper flakes. It’s awesome.
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Makes: 1-pound baby bok choy (4 side dishes)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
The Ingredients
1-pound baby bok choy
3 large garlic cloves, slivered
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water
Hot pepper flakes, to taste
Salt, to taste
Sesame seeds (regular, black, or both), to garnish
The Steps
Wash bok choy well. They can be quite sandy/dirty! If baby bok choy are on the larger side, you can slice them in half lengthwise.
In a large skillet with a top, add slivered garlic, olive oil, sesame oil, water, and hot pepper flakes and salt to taste. Add baby bok choy in a single layer if possible. Cover skillet and let steam on medium-high heat for 9-12 minutes until fork tender, gently flipping halfway through for even cooking.
Serve bok choy and slivered garlic pieces with a slotted spoon to drain off extra liquid. Garnish with sesame seeds.
The Steps with Video
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