Thursday, January 1, 2009

A Simple Side


I was making my fig and plum glazed duck, with duck fat roast potatoes and wanted to do a different side dish than I usually do. Something fast yet elegant looking and flavorful. I found an old post on Tastespotting for Bok Choy with Garlic, posted by The Kitchen Sink and decided to give it a go. My sauce didn't turn out as sticky as theirs looked, but it was still a great change from the usual, and I love the way halved bok choy looks all piled up on a plate.

Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Garlic:
1/3 cup/75 ml chicken broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic (about 8 cloves)
2 lb baby or Shanghai bok choy, halved lengthwise
2 tsp Asian sesame oil

Stir together broth, soy sauce and cornstarch, until cornstarch has dissolved.

Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly. Pour peanut or vegetable oil down side of wok, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat side. Add garlic and stir-fry until pale golden, 5 to 10 seconds. Add half of bok choy and stir-fry until leaves wilt, about 2 minutes, then add remaining bok choy and stir-fry until all leaves are bright green and limp, 2 to 3 minutes total. Stir broth mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry 15 seconds. Cover with lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in sesame oil, then transfer to a serving dish.

This one will be a keeper for me!

7 comments:

  1. This looks great. I love bok choy but am always unsure what to do with it. I shall definitely give this a try!

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  2. This looks so fresh and delicious. I love adding greens to any meal - they're so filling and nutritious. Thanks for visiting my site, yours is great!

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  3. I've been tempted time and again by bok choy in the produce section but have always moved on because I had no idea what to do with it. Now I have something to try! Great post

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  4. I love cooking bak choy this way. Simple and delicious.

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  5. Yum, simple, healthy and delicious!

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  6. That is a simple and yet a tasty side.

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  7. I tried this with broccoli and it was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!! I keep this page open in a tab at ALL times so I can make this! Thank you so much for sharing this. It is my new favorite veggie preparation method!!

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