🥬 Quick Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
⏱ Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 7–10 minutes
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Total: ~15 minutes
🍽 Serves
2–3
📝 Ingredients
For the Bok Choy
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3–4 heads baby bok choy (or 2 large), halved lengthwise
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1 tablespoon neutral oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
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2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
For the Ginger Chili Sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 teaspoons chili paste or chili oil (adjust to taste)
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1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
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1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Garnish
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Bok Choy
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Wash bok choy thoroughly to remove dirt.
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Cut in half lengthwise (or quarters if large).
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
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In a small bowl, mix:
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Ginger
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Garlic
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Chili paste/oil
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Soy sauce
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Vinegar or lime juice
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Honey (if using)
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Sesame oil
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Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Bok Choy
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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Place bok choy cut-side down.
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Sear for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
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Add water/broth, cover, and steam for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
4️⃣ Add the Sauce
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Remove lid and reduce heat to medium.
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Pour sauce over bok choy.
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Toss gently and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and glossy.
5️⃣ Serve
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Transfer to a plate.
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Spoon extra sauce over top.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
🔥 Tips & Variations
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Extra protein: Add tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
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Low-sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce.
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Very spicy: Add fresh chopped chili or extra chili oil.
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No soy: Use coconut aminos instead.
