Best 6 Cooking Bok Choy Recipes

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Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a crisp texture. Bok choy is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and calcium. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including stir-frying, steaming, and sautéing.

This article provides three delicious recipes for cooking bok choy. The first recipe is for a simple stir-fried bok choy with garlic and ginger. The second recipe is for a more elaborate dish of bok choy with oyster sauce. The third recipe is for a refreshing bok choy salad with a tangy dressing. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are easily found at most grocery stores.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED BOK CHOY



Grilled Bok Choy image

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.

EASY BOK CHOY



Easy Bok Choy image

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

SAVORY BABY BOK CHOY



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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

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

BEST BOK CHOY



Best Bok Choy image

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.

SAUTéED BABY BOK CHOY



Sautéed Baby Bok Choy image

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

WILTED GARLIC BOK CHOY



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I recently fell in love with Bok Choy & this is one of my favorite recipes. It is an easy, delicious, healthy & colorful side dish that seems to go with any meal. FYI: The 1TB of olive oil is an approximation, I usually just eyeball it, so you may need more or less. And for all you Monk fans..."Adding to the list Bok Choy."

Provided by Sirpezy

Categories     Greens

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 -6 cups of fresh bok choy, chopped (1 bunch)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Separate & wash bok choy, trim bottom of stalks & pat dry.
  • Chop bok choy into desired width, set aside.
  • In frying pan heat olive oil & minced garlic on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add bok choy, toss to coat & cook approximately 10 minutes, tossing bok choy every minute or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.6, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 57.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.5

Tips for Cooking Bok Choy

  • Choose the right bok choy: Look for bok choy that is fresh, with crisp, dark green leaves and firm white stalks.
  • Prepare bok choy properly: Rinse bok choy thoroughly and remove any wilted or damaged leaves. Separate the leaves from the stalks and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Cook bok choy quickly: Bok choy is a quick-cooking vegetable, so it's important not to overcook it. Stir-fry bok choy for 2-3 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp. You can also steam bok choy for 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender.
  • Add bok choy to your favorite dishes: Bok choy is a versatile vegetable that can be added to a variety of dishes. Stir-fry it with other vegetables, add it to soups and stews, or use it as a side dish.

Conclusion

Bok choy is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is easy to cook. With its mild flavor and tender-crisp texture, bok choy is a great addition to a variety of dishes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetable to add to your meal, reach for bok choy.

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