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
- 1
Separate the bok choy leaves from the stems. Slice the stems into 1-inch pieces; chop the leaves.
- 2
Combine the water, rice, and soy sauce in a pot; bring to a simmer, then stir in the bok choy stems.
- 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
Stir the bok choy leaves, chili-garlic sauce, and sesame oil into the rice mixture with a fork.
- 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
Fluff with a fork and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Calories 208.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.8 g Low Source
- Carbs 46.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.84 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.11 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.11 mg Low Source
- Sodium 70.13 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.38 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.93 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.04 g Moderate
- Calcium 4.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate
- Potassium 57.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 23.45 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 61.89 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame