This tasty grilled baby bok choy is an easy recipe for a delicious side dish.
It has a zesty, savory Asian sauce with a little chili kick. The best part is it’s ready in less than 15 minutes!
What’s Baby Bok Choy?
Bok choy (also called pok choi and pak choi) is a type of Chinese cabbage. Baby bok choy is essentially the same plant but just smaller with more tender, lighter green leaves.
Usually, they can be used interchangeably in a recipe, but if you use a few heads of regular bok choy in this recipe, you will need to cook it longer. I personally prefer cooking with baby bok choy because they cook quickly and have a more delicate, sweet flavor.
Ingredients You'll Need
It doesn't take much to make this recipe. Here's what you'll need.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil - this is for brushing on the grill to make sure the bok choy doesn't stick to the grates.
- 6 to 8 heads of baby bok choy, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili oil
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- French Potato Salad - combines velvety potatoes, a fresh punch from the green beans, and added substance from the hard-boiled eggs.
- Grilled Scallions - you’ll love this easy, grilled scallions recipe. The fresh allium flavor is delicious!
Tips for Making Grilled Baby Bok Choy
Preparation Tips - Make sure to thoroughly wash your bok choy. They tend to collect sand and grit at the base, so be sure to clean them.
Cooking Tips - The bok choy leaves will cook faster than the stem and that’s okay. The leaves will get a little crispy, but they taste great!
Alternate Cooking Option - If it's easier for you to use a grill pan, instead of a grill, be sure to still oil the pan so the bok choy doesn't stick. Follow the same instructions, but be sure to heat your grill pan for several minutes to get it hot enough before adding the bok choy.
Storing Tips - The cooked bok choy will keep for two days in the fridge but honestly, it’s so much better fresh that I don’t really recommend making it too far in advance.
Grilled Baby Bok Choy
This easy grilled baby bok choy with sauce is a healthy and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 6 to 8 heads of baby bok choy, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili oil
- optional - a teaspoon of sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Heat a grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat.
- Brush the canola oil on the grates of the grill (or onto the grill pan).
- Lay the baby bok choy cut side down on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, when grill lines have formed, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until boy choy is tender.
- Meanwhile, combine the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil in a large mixing bowl and stir vigorously to combine.
- Add the bok choy to the bowl with the sauce and toss to combine.
- Plate in a large, low bowl. Top with optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 290mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
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