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Steamed Rice with Bok Choy

Steamed Rice with Bok Choy pairs fluffy long-grain rice with tender greens, lightly seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of chili-garlic for gentle warmth. The flavors are clean and aromatic, with nutty sesame notes and a fresh, vegetal bite from bok choy. Serve it as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or as a simple base for stir-fries and grilled proteins.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Steamed Rice with Bok Choy
  1. 1

    Separate the bok choy leaves from the stems. Slice the stems into 1-inch pieces; chop the leaves.

  2. 2

    Combine the water, rice, and soy sauce in a pot; bring to a simmer, then stir in the bok choy stems.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook until the rice is almost cooked through, about 18 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir the bok choy leaves, chili-garlic sauce, and sesame oil into the rice mixture with a fork.

  5. 5

    Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit until the rice is cooked through and the bok choy leaves wilt, about 5 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Fluff with a fork and garnish with sesame seeds.