Roasted Bok Choy by Patrice Hall

 

Roasted Bok Choy

by Patrice Hall

 

(sourced from thespruceeats.com)

 

We have been receiving lots of Bok choy in our winter CSA shares, so I looked for a good recipe besides the usual stir fry.  One of my favorite sources is thespruceeats.com. It has a plethora of recipes, preserving tips and other ideas for using up veggies.  For this recipe, I used my CSA honey in place of the sugar, you can also use Bragg’s Liquid Aminos in place of the soy sauce.  The sesame seeds add to the texture and flavor, and it makes it look pretty on the plate.  I served this as a side dish to chicken baked with red bell pepper and rice, you can also add thinly sliced carrots to roast alongside the bok choy. In addition, I like using bok choy in stir fry because it keeps its size when cooked and the stalk adds a nice crunch.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 2 servings

 

 

Ingredients

 

•  12 ounces baby bok choy, cleaned and cut in half lengthwise

•  2 tablespoons olive oil

•  Ground black pepper, to taste

•  1 teaspoon sesame oil

•  1 tablespoon soy sauce

•  1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

•  1 teaspoon sugar (or maple syrup)

•  1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

 

Steps to Make It

 

01  Gather the ingredients.

02  Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place bok choy on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and a few grinds of pepper.

03  Bake until stalks are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

04  In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Whisk to blend.

05   Put bok choy on a platter or serving dish, spoon dressing over, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.

06  Enjoy.

 

How to Clean Bok Choy

 

The stalks of bok choy are prone to grit, much like leeks, so be sure to clean bok choy thoroughly before cooking. The simplest way to prep bok choy is to cut it in half lengthwise and submerge it in cold water for a few minutes. This will soften the dirt and allow you to remove it easily. Drain the water, check for dirt between the stalks, and run each half of bok choy under cold water. Gently shake and place on top of a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

 

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