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Sautéed Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Sriracha Sauce Recipe

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4.2 from 9 reviews

A flavorful and quick side dish featuring crisp-tender sautéed baby bok choy tossed in a savory Asian-style garlic soy dressing with a hint of heat from sriracha and a nutty finish of sesame oil and seeds.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Bok Choy:

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces (about 1.5 pounds total) baby bok choy, halved lengthwise

For the Garlic Soy Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil and Sauté Bok Choy: Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the halved baby bok choy cut side down in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Turn and Cook Further: Flip the bok choy and cook for an additional minute. Add more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.
  3. Cover and Cook Until Crisp-Tender: Cover the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning the bok choy a couple of times to ensure even cooking until the bok choy is crisp-tender.
  4. Remove Bok Choy: Remove the cooked bok choy from the skillet and set it aside while preparing the sauce.
  5. Prepare the Garlic Soy Dressing: Return the skillet to the heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add Sauce Ingredients: Add the soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil to the skillet; whisk everything together until well combined.
  7. Thicken the Sauce: Cook the sauce for about 1 minute or just until it starts to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
  8. Toss Bok Choy with Sauce: Drizzle or brush the prepared sauce over the reserved bok choy, ensuring an even coating.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the bok choy as a garnish and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred level of spiciness.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
  • This dish is best served fresh to retain the crisp texture of the bok choy.
  • You can substitute baby bok choy with regular bok choy cut into smaller pieces, but cooking times may vary.
  • To enhance flavor, let the bok choy marinate briefly in the sauce before serving if desired.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/sauteed-baby-bok-choy-with-garlic-soy-sriracha-sauce-recipe/