Description
Fragrant garlic and soy glazed pan-seared bok choy invites culinary adventurers to explore bold Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp green leaves caramelize beautifully, delivering a quick side dish that will elevate any meal with its rich, umami-packed profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by heating olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for the bok choy.
- Position bok choy halves with cut sides facing down, allowing them to develop a golden-brown exterior and tender interior through direct heat contact for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully rotate the bok choy and introduce minced garlic to the pan, gently stirring to distribute and prevent scorching while releasing aromatic flavors.
- Create a harmonious glaze by whisking soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a separate mixing vessel until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the liquid mixture into the skillet, letting it gently bubble and reduce, enveloping the bok choy in a glossy, caramelized coating for 1-2 minutes.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the glazed vegetables.
- Present the bok choy immediately while warm, showcasing its glistening surface and inviting aroma.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and make the recipe more diet-friendly.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar to maintain the glaze’s sweetness.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding bok choy to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without making the vegetable soggy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg