Best 2 10 Minute Savory Bok Choy Recipes

**Bok choy**, a versatile leafy green vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, takes center stage in this culinary exploration of 10 quick and savory recipes. From stir-fries to soups, salads to noodles, each dish showcases bok choy's unique texture and delicate flavor. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your skill level and taste preferences. Discover how to transform this humble vegetable into a culinary delight with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY BABY BOK CHOY

Savory Baby Bok Choy image

Baby bok choy is halved and caramelized in a sauce reduced from chicken stock, white wine, and garlic. Impressive for a dinner party, easy for a family dinner.

Provided by Valerie Taylor

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup white wine
1 pound baby bok choy, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic and bay leaf until the garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and white wine, and increase heat to a full boil. Cook the sauce, stirring often, until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Lay the bok choy halves, cut sides down, into the sauce, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over bok choy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 481.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

10 MINUTE SAVORY BOK CHOY

10 MINUTE SAVORY BOK CHOY image

Categories Vegetable Side Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds bok choy or baby bok choy
1 1/2 tablespoons canola, vegetable or peanut oil
1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons broth or water (or 2 tablespoons broth/water + 1 tablespoon wine)
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

1. thinly slice Bok choy 2. Mince garlic and grate fresh ginger with a microplane grater. (tip peal ginger with a spoon) 3. Add cooking oil garlic and ginger to COLD wok then Turn the heat to medium-high. Let the ginger and garlic gently sizzle in the oil unitl fragrant and light golden brown 4.Add the bok choy leaves. Toss very well to coat each leaf for about 15 seconds. 5.Pour in broth, water or wine. Immediately cover and let cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and drizzle a bit of sesame oil on top.

Tips:

To save time, buy pre-washed bok choy.
Use a large skillet or wok to cook the bok choy, so that it has plenty of room to wilt.
Don't overcrowd the skillet or wok, or the bok choy will steam instead of stir-frying.
Stir-fry the bok choy over high heat, so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
Add a little water or broth to the skillet or wok to help the bok choy wilt.
Season the bok choy with salt, pepper, and your favorite Asian-inspired調味料.
Serve the bok choy immediately, while it is still hot and crisp.

Conclusion:

Bok choy is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also low in calories. This 10-minute savory bok choy recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or for a healthy side dish.