Steamed Bok Choy: A Simple Chinese-Inspired Delight
Restaurant-Quality Steamed Bok Choy: Easy to Make at Home!
Discover the delightful crunch of fresh bok choy paired with a vibrant, sweet and tangy Chinese-style dressing in this simple ‘Steamed Bok Choy’ recipe. This dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious, with its colorful medley of vegetables and savory sauce. The crisp texture of the bok choy is truly captivating, and the zesty dressing awakens your appetite. Perfect as a side dish or for entertaining guests, this recipe is easy enough for beginners. Dive into the wonderful world of bok choy!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch Bok Choy (approx. 300g)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper
- 1/2 Green Chili Pepper
- 10cm Green Onion (scallion)
- Pinch of Salt (for blanching)
Chinese-Style Sauce- 2.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce (approx. 35g)
- 1.5 Tbsp Chili Oil (approx. 8g)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (approx. 12g)
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar (approx. 8g)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic (approx. 10g)
- 2.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce (approx. 35g)
- 1.5 Tbsp Chili Oil (approx. 8g)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (approx. 12g)
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar (approx. 8g)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic (approx. 10g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the fresh bok choy under running water. Trim the base slightly and then cut each stalk in half lengthwise. This ensures the sauce penetrates well and cooks evenly.
Step 2
Finely mince the red chili and green chili peppers after removing the seeds – these add a lovely color. Also, finely chop the white part of the green onion (about 10cm length) for a touch of freshness and texture.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil with a pinch of salt. Carefully add the prepared bok choy and blanch for a very short time, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook, as you want to retain its crispness. Immediately drain the bok choy and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Gently squeeze out any excess water.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, chili oil, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, and minced garlic. Whisk them together until well combined to create a flavorful Chinese-style sauce. Stir in the minced chili peppers and green onion for an even richer taste.
Step 5
Arrange the blanched bok choy on a serving plate, creating a circular pattern. Presenting it like a flower makes it even more appealing.
Step 6
Finally, generously spoon the prepared Chinese-style sauce over the beautifully arranged bok choy. Your delicious and visually stunning Steamed Bok Choy is now ready to be enjoyed! It’s best served warm.
