Asparagus and bok choy are two of the most popular vegetables in Asian cuisine, and they come together beautifully in this simple yet flavorful dish. Steamed to perfection and tossed in a zesty soy-ginger vinaigrette, these vegetables retain their vibrant colors and crisp textures while absorbing the delicious umami flavors of the dressing. Served warm or at room temperature, this vegan and gluten-free side dish is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
This article also includes a recipe for a refreshing cucumber salad that complements the steamed asparagus and bok choy perfectly. The salad features thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a light rice vinegar dressing, creating a cool and tangy contrast to the warm and savory vegetables. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknight dinners or quick lunches.
BOK CHOY AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
Simple, quick, and easy asparagus and bok choy stir-fry! Serve over rice or noodles.
Provided by Tanya S.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine water and cornstarch together in a saucepan to desired thickness. Add beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let sauce simmer until thickened while you cook the vegetables, about 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add asparagus, onion, and garlic; cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add boy choy and zucchini; cook until still slightly crispy, about 5 minutes more. Stir sauce into the vegetables and top with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
STEAMED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour about 1-inch of water into a large saucepan, and set up a collapsible steamer inside. Bring the water to boil, lay the asparagus in the steamer, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a heated serving dish, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with lemon and serve immediately.
- Cook's Note: You may finish the asparagus with the grated zest of a small lemon, a tablespoon of unsalted butter, and a teaspoon of minced flat-leaf parsley leaves, instead of the oil.
- Copyright 2004 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
FOIL STEAMED SPICY GINGER SOY COD & BOK CHOY
This recipe has made it to the "TOP" of all my fish recipes. It's steamed in aluminum foil and cooked in the oven. I can't begin to explain how delicious this is. All I can say is that you must add this to your bucket list. Cooking with Love & Passion. sw :)
Provided by Sherri Williams
Categories Fish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 355 degrees. Brush cod fillets with vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper; top with lemon zest. Place cod fillets about 1/2 inch apart on foil. Fold the long edges of foil together; make thin folds to seal. Fold outer short edges a few times inward to seal. This will make a pouch. You can fold in individual pieces of foil if you wish.
- 2. Place all the bok choy ingredients in the center of foil. Fold the long edges of foil together; make thin folds to seal. Fold outer short edges a few times inward to seal. This will make a pouch.
- 3. Place foil packets on cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Fish should be nice and flaky
- 4. Sauce ingredients-Meanwhile add vegetable & sesame oils to a hot skillet. Saute ginger for about a minute until oil in fragrant. Add sherry and simmer for 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1 minute or so.
- 5. Add bok choy to a serving plate topped with cod and sauce. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top
SOY GINGER VINAIGRETTE
Perfect for Asian themed salads, and reminiscent of those found in japanese steakhouses, this one was found in the Fall '09 Simply Homemade flyer.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake until well combined.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
STEAMED BOK CHOY
Serve steamed bok choy as your vegetable side with our Breaded Pork Cutlets with Ginger-Soy Sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables Bok Choy Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, bring water to a boil. Add bok choy. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover; cook over high heat until pan is dry, 2 to 4 minutes. Add vegetable oil and garlic clove; cook, tossing often, until garlic is fragrant, 2 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g
BOK CHOY WITH GINGER VINAIGRETTE
The flavor of this was much different than I had expected. You really taste the dijon mustard. I didn't chop up my bok choy just left it in whole leaves and poured the sauce over. I got this on the web and I have only had it warm, but it could be served as a cold side as well.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Separate bok choy leaves and rinse under cold water to clean. Place in steamer and steam until stalks begin to turn translucent and are soft when pierced.
- Combine vinegar, mustard, soy, sugar, garlic, and mix well.
- To serve warm: Chop up piece into bit size pieces while still warm and pour the ginger vinaigrette over.
- To serve cold: Plunge steamed bok choy into cold water to crisp it back up. Drain and cool. Then chop and pour ginger vinaigrette over.
SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS
Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too.
Provided by KIMIRAEJ
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
- Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HEALTHY SPICY STEAMED BABY BOK CHOY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the bok choy in a steamer basket and place the basket over (not in) simmering water. Steam until the base of the bok choy is just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the chives, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest and sugar in a small bowl. Transfer the bok choy to a platter and drizzle with the soy mixture. Drizzle with the spicy sesame oil and serve.
- Per serving: Calories: 30; Total Fat: 1.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 4 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 250 milligrams
STIR-FRIED SESAME BABY BOK CHOY
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
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.
BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND GINGER BOK CHOY
This is a great vegetable to serve hot. Even those who turn up their noses at trying new things clean their plate!
Provided by Kara Rhodes Murphy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Separate the leaves from the stems of the bok choy. Cut the stems into bite-sized chunks and shred the leaves.
- Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the bok choy stems in the oil until slightly tender, about 3 minutes; add the water and leaves and cook until the water evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the capers, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute more. Sprinkle the vinegar and lemon juice over the bok choy and remove from heat; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 195.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
ERIC'S SAUTEED GROUPER WITH BABY BOK CHOY AND SOY GINGER VINAIGRETTE
Chef Eric Ripert, of Le Bernardin in New York City, enjoys exploring foods from many parts of the world. Sauteed grouper prepared with baby bok choy, ginger, and soy and oyster sauces is an example of his interest in Asian foods and ingredients.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Over high heat, bring a large stockpot filled with salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath, and set aside. Add bok choy to the boiling water. Blanch until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes. Immediately transfer bok choy to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain, and set aside.
- Place ginger and shallots in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk in oyster sauce and vinegar. Whisk in 4 tablespoons canola oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. Set aside. (Up to this point, the recipe can be prepared 2 hours ahead.)
- In a large saucepan over high heat, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Whisk in butter, and lower the heat to medium-high. Season bok choy with salt and pepper, and add it to the pan. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Divide the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil between two 10-inch nonstick skillets. Place skillets over high heat until oil is just smoking. Season both sides of the grouper with salt and pepper. Place two grouper fillets in each skillet, and saute until the fish is browned on the bottom side, about 3 minutes. Turn, and saute about 3 minutes more, until a metal cake tester inserted into the center of the fillets feels hot when touched to your lip. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bok choy from the saucepan, and arrange it in the center of four dinner plates. Top with grouper. Whisk sauce lightly, and spoon it around the bok choy. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the sauce, and serve immediately.
GINGER-SESAME BOK CHOY
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
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus and bok choy. Look for asparagus that is bright green and has tightly closed tips. Bok choy should be deep green and have crisp leaves.
- Trim the asparagus and bok choy. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus and remove any tough outer leaves from the bok choy.
- Steam the asparagus and bok choy until tender. You can use a steamer basket or a colander set over a pot of boiling water. Cook the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender.
- Make the soy-ginger vinaigrette. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the steamed vegetables with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This steamed asparagus and bok choy recipe is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The soy-ginger vinaigrette adds a flavorful touch that complements the vegetables perfectly. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and nutritious dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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