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Steamed Bok Choy

Side Dish 🥗 Chinese 🇨🇳 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱

Steamed Bok Choy delivers tender-crisp stalks and delicate leaves with a fresh, mild taste. A warm drizzle of garlic, shallot, and vinegar adds brightness and a gentle tang, while a squeeze of lime wakes up every bite. Serve it as a light side for weeknight meals or alongside grilled fish, tofu, or rice bowls.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Steamed Bok Choy
  1. 1

    Remove any discolored outer leaves from the baby bok choy, trim the bottoms of the stalks, and slice them in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Arrange the bok choy in the basket, cut side up. Cover and steam until the stems are tender, 4 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the stalks. To test for tenderness, insert the tip of a knife into the stem.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for about 1 minute, then stir in the vinegar and cook for 1 additional minute.

  4. 4

    Transfer the bok choy to a plate, spoon the garlic mixture over the top, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with a wedge of lime.

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