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Spicy Baby Bok Choy with Warm Ginger Dressing
Published Jan 19, 2018
Category : Vegetarian
Type : Snack
Difficulty : Intermediate
Directions : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes
Price range : Just right
Ingredients 4 Number of people
- ¼ cup mirin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from ½ small lime)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
- 1½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 pounds baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
Directions
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk together mirin, lime juice, vinegar, and Sriracha.
- 2. Heat ½ tablespoon coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Add ginger, garlic, and a tablespoon or two of the mirin mixture.
- 4. Cook for about 1 minute or until garlic begins to soften.
- 5. Stir in remaining mirin mixture. Cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- 6. Remove from heat and add sesame oil. Pour into small heatproof bowl and cover.
- 7. Add remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil to skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. When oil is shimmering, add bok choy, cut side down. (Note you may need to do it in batches, depending on the size of your pan.)
- 8. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Flip bok choy, cover, and cook an additional 2 minutes or until crisp-tender and browned on the edges.
- 9. Transfer to serving dish and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes/Tips
I got this recipe from diabetic foodie and loved it! It is vegetarian, healthy, and good for diabetics!
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 160 Fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 314mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
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