Best 7 Baby Bok Choy With Yam And Ginger Recipes

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Craving a healthy and flavorful side dish that's quick and easy to prepare? Look no further than baby bok choy with yam and ginger. This delightful dish combines the slightly bitter taste of baby bok choy with the sweet and earthy flavor of yam, all complemented by the aromatic and spicy kick of ginger. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled or roasted meats or fish, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your desired level of spiciness and is sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike.

In addition to the classic baby bok choy with yam and ginger recipe, this article offers two variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. For a vegan-friendly option, try the steamed baby bok choy with yam and black bean sauce, where the savory and slightly sweet black bean sauce adds a rich and umami flavor to the dish. And for those who enjoy a bit of heat, the stir-fried baby bok choy with yam and chili sauce recipe delivers a spicy and tantalizing twist, sure to satisfy your craving for a fiery kick.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BABY BOK CHOY WITH GINGER AND GARLIC



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Tender heads of baby bok choy with a delicious ginger-and-garlic glaze can be served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Bok Choy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds baby bok choy (8 to 10), halved lengthwise and soaked in cold water to remove any dirt
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add bok choy (in two batches, if necessary), and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander; let stand at least 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Meanwhile, cook ginger and garlic in oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, until ginger and garlic are soft, about 8 minutes. Add tamari and oyster sauce; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 30 seconds more. Pour sauce over bok choy; toss to coat.

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY WITH GINGER AND GARLIC



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For a quick-fix side, whip up Robin Miller's recipe for Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic from Food Network in just five minutes.

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
8 cups chopped fresh bok choy
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add bok choy and soy sauce cook 3 to 5 minutes, until greens are wilted and stalks are crisp-tender. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

BABY BOK CHOY WITH GARLIC AND THYME



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 heads baby bok choy (halved lengthwise) and cook until browned, 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 chopped garlic clove and 8 thyme sprigs; remove from the heat. Top with flaky salt.

BABY BOK CHOY WITH GARLIC



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Baby bok choy have a milder taste than the full-grown deal and are also more tender. I just cook them in some chicken broth and garlic, and serve them with rice and fish. My family enjoys the taste of garlic, so we use quite a bit. Feel free to adjust accordingly.

Provided by Sarah MJ

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup minced garlic, or to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
6 heads baby bok choy, trimmed
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic until very lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, add the baby bok choy, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the bok choy are tender, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1897.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

STIR-FRIED SESAME BABY BOK CHOY



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In this bok choy recipe, you'll stir fry the vegetables with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, and drizzle with sesame oil. It's a great side dish.

Provided by Diana Kuan

Yield Serves 4 as part of a multicourse meal

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound baby bok choy
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
½ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Trim and discard the rough bottoms from the baby bok choy. Separate the leaves, rinse, and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom and sides. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook for another 30 seconds. Turn off the heat, and drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.

GINGER-SESAME BOK CHOY



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Add some Asian flavors to the table with this dish of healthy green vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Bok Choy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
4 to 5 heads baby bok choy, (1 pound), each halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1 cup water and ginger to a boil. Add the bok choy; reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until leaves are vibrant green and stems are fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; discard ginger.
  • Transfer bok choy to a serving platter; drizzle with the vinegar-soy mixture, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

BABY BOK CHOY WITH YAM AND GINGER



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As much as I love to cook, I also really enjoy watching other cooks go through their creative process. Recently I was at a conference at the Commonweal Retreat Center, where I was able to observe one of my favorite cooks, Claire Heart. She brought out this dish, and the first thing I noticed was that it had bok choy. Now that's a great vegetable, but it tends to be bitter. She completely solved that problem by pairing it with yams to create a dish that tasted like a vegetarian Chinese Thanksgiving. It was a completely unique and delicious pairing. The colors blew me away as well. I went home and decided to play around with her concept, adding a little ginger for zing and digestion and a few more Asian-style flavors. Thank you, Claire!

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 heads baby bok choy
2 tablespoons light sesame oil
2 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 cup peeled and finely diced garnet yam
Sea salt
2 tablespoons mirin (optional)
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Trim the bases off the bok choy and discard. Trim the leaves from the stems and cut both crosswise into bite-size pieces, keeping the stems and leaves separate.
  • Heat the light sesame oil in a sauté pan over medium heat, then add the scallions and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the yam and a pinch of salt and sauté for an additional minute. Add the bok choy stems, mirin, and tamari and sauté for 2 minutes more. Add the bok choy leaves, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the toasted sesame oil. Cook until the bok choy is just wilted, about 2 minutes, then do a FASS check and add a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
  • (per serving)
  • Calories: 150
  • Total Fat: 6g (0.9g saturated, 2.2g monounsaturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sodium: 595mg

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients. Look for baby bok choy that is deep green in color and has crisp, firm leaves. The yams should be firm and free of blemishes. And the ginger should be plump and have a smooth, unwrinkled skin.
  • Prep your ingredients ahead of time. This will make the cooking process go much faster. Peel and slice the yams, and mince the ginger.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're cooking the bok choy and yams, make sure to give them enough space so that they can cook evenly. Otherwise, they'll steam instead of sauté.
  • Cook the bok choy and yams until they're tender but still have a bit of crunch. You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Add the ginger and soy sauce at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve the ginger's flavor and prevent it from becoming bitter.

Conclusion:

This baby bok choy with yam and ginger is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. Give it a try the next time you're looking for a new side dish recipe.

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