SESAME SOY BRAISED BOK CHOY

Sesame Soy Braised Bok Choy image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Asian

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head bok choy
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

Trim the bok choy. Slice the leafy portion from the stalks. Cut both the leaves and stalks into large matchstick sized pieces, keeping two piles.
Heat a large heavy skillet until hot. Add oil and coat the pan. Add the bok choy stems; stir fry about 5 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic and stir fry briefly.
Add bok choy greens, chicken stock, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook until bok choy is tender and glazed with sauce 5-8 minutes.
Remove cover, sprinkle with sesame seeds and increase heat to medium high.
Cook until liquid evaporates 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 683.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.9