Bok Choy Recipes Grilled

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The mild bitterness of bok choy is highlighted with toasted sesame oil, a light char from the grill, and a touch of sweetness from sweet chili sauce. Grilled bok choy can be one of the simplest and healthiest side dishes, but is frequently overlooked.

Halve 1 pound bok choy lengthwise; microwave, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon each brown sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss with the bok choy. Grill until charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side, brushing with any extra sauce.

Grilled Bok Choy Recipe

Grilled Bok Choy 🔗

I've written this recipe to serve 4, but feel free to double or even triple it!

Prep: 10min

Total: 24min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 large heads baby bok choy (cut in half lengthwise and rinsed carefully to remove all dirt and grit)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • toasted sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat a gas grill to medium (350˚F).
  2. Drizzle cut side of bok choy with 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and rub all over to coat. Place cut side down on grill and close cover. Cook 6 minutes; turn and cook 6-8 minutes more until crisp-tender with lightly charred areas. Arrange on serving platter cut side up.
  3. Heat remaining tablespoon of sesame oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in chili paste, soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Drizzle evenly over grilled bok choy. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve.

FAQ

How do you clean bok choy on the grill?

You’ll need clean grill grates and enough heat to get those desired grill marks, so cut the bok choy in half lengthwise, rinse it thoroughly, paying special attention to the area near the base of the stem where dirt and grit like to hide, then pat it dry.

How long does Pakchoi take to cook?

Boiling water in a medium skillet, add the bok choy, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

What part of Bokchoy do you eat?

Bok choy can vary in flavor, size, and color, and it’s cool that both the leaves and the stalks can be consumed. This wonderful little plant is an excellent source of fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins C, K, and A, as well as calcium and vitamin B6.

Does Bokchoy need to be cooked?

The entire vegetable is edible and can be consumed either raw or cooked; it has a round, tender white bulb on the bottom, long stalks that resemble celery, and dark leafy greens on top.

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