Best 7 Cooking Bok Choy Recipes

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Bok choy, a leafy green vegetable with origins in China, is renowned for its mild, slightly sweet flavor and nutritional value. This versatile vegetable can be cooked in a variety of ways, making it a popular ingredient in Asian and Western cuisines. Whether you prefer it stir-fried, steamed, or added to soups and salads, bok choy offers a delightful crunch and a boost of essential vitamins and minerals. With its ability to complement various cooking techniques and flavors, bok choy is an ideal ingredient for creating a diverse range of delicious and healthy dishes.

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EASY BOK CHOY



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There's no better way to enjoy the crisp delicate taste of bok choy. This basic stir-fry can be served as is, or you can add meat or tofu to make it more substantial. Quick and easy, this is one of my favorite ways to load up on leafy greens. Serve with fluffy white rice, or over noodles in soup.

Provided by Frantic Cook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
8 heads baby bok choy, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, and cook the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the bok choy, and cook and stir until the green parts of the leaves turn bright green and the stalks become slightly translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 629.2 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

BEST BOK CHOY



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 1/2 cups green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
2 cups cremini mushrooms, wiped clean, halved and sliced
3 baby bok choy, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a wok or large saute pan, add the grapeseed oil and when almost smoking, add the onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the green beans and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the bok choy, garlic, soy sauce, and fish sauce and saute until just wilted. Add pepper, to taste, and serve immediately.

GRILLED BOK CHOY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Halve 1 pound bok choy lengthwise; microwave, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon each brown sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss with the bok choy. Grill until charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side, brushing with any extra sauce.

SIMPLE ROASTED BABY BOK CHOY



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Cooking Baby Bok Choy couldn't get any easier than this. These little guys are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and then oven-roasted until lightly browned and leaves are crisp. Other seasonings could be used as well per your preference.

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb baby bok choy, trimmed and cut in half (about 12 heads depending on their size)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Onto a large baking sheet, spread halved heads of baby bok choy into a single layer.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 12 minutes. Using tongs, turn each bok choy to ensure both sides are nicely browned. Return to oven to roast for another 12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 364.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1.7

SAUTEED BABY BOK CHOY



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Large bok choy can also be used: Just trim the stem ends and cut the heads into 2-inch pieces. Try serving alongside our Soy-Honey-Glazed Arctic Char.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Bok Choy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons safflower oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
12 ounces baby bok choy (about 6 small heads), halved lengthwise, then thoroughly washed and drained
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant and golden, about 30 seconds. Add bok choy, stirring to evenly coat. Add soy sauce and 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove lid and continue cooking, stirring a few times, until liquid has evaporated and bok choy is tender, about 2 minutes. Season with more soy sauce, if desired, and serve.

SAUTéED BABY BOK CHOY



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A perfect side dish for chicken adobo, the national dish of the Philippines, or any other meat dish.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, like canola
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 ½-inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
4 bunches of baby bok choy, approximately 1½ pounds, cleaned, with the ends trimmed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken stock or water
Toasted sesame oil for drizzling

Steps:

  • In a large sauté pan with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Add garlic, ginger and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
  • Add bok choy and stir carefully to cover with oil, then cook for approximately 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, stock or water, then cover pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes more, until steam begins to escape from beneath the lid of the pan.
  • Uncover and continue to cook until liquid is close to evaporated and stalks are soft to the touch, approximately 3 minutes more.
  • Remove to a warmed platter and drizzle with sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 233 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED BOK CHOY WITH MUSHROOMS



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Make and share this Sauteed Bok Choy With Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs bok choy
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons coconut milk or 3 tablespoons vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Cut off the base of the bok choy stalks; discard. Separate the stalks and leaves. If the stems of the bok choy leaves are large, chop finely. Wash the leaves and stalks; drain in a colander.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the green onions, mushrooms, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in the bok choy and coconut milk; cook, stirring until the leaves are tender and stalks are still crunchy, 3-6 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh bok choy: Look for leaves that are deep green and crisp, and stems that are white and firm.
  • Wash bok choy thoroughly: Rinse the bok choy under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut bok choy into desired size: Depending on the recipe, you can cut the bok choy into quarters, halves, or even smaller pieces.
  • Cook bok choy quickly: Bok choy is a tender vegetable that cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it.
  • Add bok choy to stir-fries, soups, and salads: Bok choy is a versatile vegetable that can be added to a variety of dishes.

Conclusion:

Bok choy is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and folate. Bok choy can be stir-fried, steamed, sautéed, or added to soups and salads. It is a versatile vegetable that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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