Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce
Bok Choy with Ginger Chili Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Tender bok choy is paired with a zesty sauce made from fresh ginger, chili, and soy sauce, resulting in a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. This delightful recipe is quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it as an impressive side dish or light main course, and watch it impress family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bok choy (about 2 medium heads)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red chili pepper, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash bok choy under cold water, trim ends, and slice in half lengthwise.
- Peel and finely chop ginger and garlic; slice the red chili pepper thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, minced ginger, garlic, and sliced chili.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy cut-side down and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Pour the sauce over bok choy in the skillet; stir gently to coat and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg