Braised Bok Choy – a simple and delicious side dish with an Asian flare!

Can’t wait for you guys to try this super easy side dish!

Baby bok choy

Get yourself some baby bok choy – there isn’t anything wrong with regular bok choy, it just won’t fit in your pan very well and the bigger the leaves…the bigger they wilt.

How to Braise Bok Choy

Cut off the little knobs on the end.  And even some of the white “meat.”

Soak for about 30 minutes… this is mainly to get all the grit and grime off.

All clean.  And yes, look at the water when you take the leaves out – you will be happy you soaked them. Gross.

Take a large saute pan with a cover and add chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, butter, garlic and red pepper flakes….. it is sooo good!

Bring to simmer, add bok choy and cover – it doesn’t take long!

Remove and serve immediately.  Feel free to save that amazing sauce and utilize it in any other recipe – or just pour over some good ole’ fashioned steamed white rice….

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Braised Bok Choy

• Author: Erin Jensen
• Prep Time: 10 mintes
• Cook Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 5 minute
• Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: Asian Inspired

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Ingredients

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• 2–3 bunches of baby bok choy
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (sub coconut aminos if Whole30/Paleo)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon ghee or butter (plant-based butter works)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you don’t want spice)

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Instructions

1. Cut off ends of bok choy and then cut in half lengthwise.
2. Soak leaves for a minute or two to remove dirt and grime; rinse.
3. In large saute pan, add chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, butter and red pepper flakes.
4. Bring to boil and stir to mix.
5. Add bok choy leaves and cover; reduce heat to simmer.
6. Turn after 1.5 minutes.
7. Remove after another 1.5 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.

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