Ingredients
Equipment
Vegetable Steamer
Cooking Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly, making sure to remove any dirt between the stalks.
- Cut larger bok choy in half lengthwise and leave smaller pieces whole.
- Place the bok choy in a steamer basket over simmering water.
- Cover and steam for 4-6 minutes until the leaves are tender and the stalks remain slightly crisp.
- Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup if using, and red pepper flakes. Remove from the heat.
- Arrange the steamed bok choy on a serving platter.
- Spoon the warm garlic-sesame sauce evenly over the bok choy.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions if using, and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Avoid oversteaming the bok choy so the stalks retain some crunch and the leaves stay bright green.
Baby bok choy works especially well because the stalks are tender and cook quickly.
Toast the sesame seeds briefly in a dry skillet for a stronger nutty flavor.
Add chili flakes or sliced fresh chili for extra heat.
Serve with steamed rice, noodles, tofu, or vegetable stir-fry for a more complete meal.
Baby bok choy works especially well because the stalks are tender and cook quickly.
Toast the sesame seeds briefly in a dry skillet for a stronger nutty flavor.
Add chili flakes or sliced fresh chili for extra heat.
Serve with steamed rice, noodles, tofu, or vegetable stir-fry for a more complete meal.