Shanghai Bok Choy Recipes

Steps:

• Cut the ends off the bok choy heads so that the leaves separate. Rinse leaves in a sink or basin full of water. Rinse a few times, using fresh water each time, as the grit tends to linger. Drain.
• Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Saute garlic for a few seconds, then throw in the Shanghai bok choy leaves. If all of the leaves won't fit in the pan or pot, you can add the leftover leaves when it starts to cook down.
• Add 1 cup of vegetable broth or water. Add the second cup if you think you need it.
• Turn the heat to low and cover the pot to allow the bok choy to steam. Open the pot every couple of minutes to stir. Add sea salt, to taste.
• Cook until the bok choy leaves are limp but still a vibrant green colour. Drizzle with sesame oil. Toss and serve.
• If properly cooked, bok choy has a natural sweetness and is slightly crunchy towards the stems. Try this delicious and healthy dish with a bowl of brown or white rice and some traditional Korean miso soup.

Steps:

• Heat a very large nonstick pan or wok over med-high heat.
• Add the oils to the pan and swirl to coat.
• Add in the garlic, ginger, chilie`s and red bell peppers stir-fry until fragrant--about 30 seconds.
• Add in the mushrooms and bok choy stir fry for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch; bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• Cook 1 minute or until thickened.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Season with additional soy sauce if desired.
• Leftover soup:.
• Heat broth add leftover bok choy to warm. Dissolve the miso in some hot water then stir into soup and serve immediately. You can add tofu, or diced cooked chicken and garnish with scallions.

Steps:

• Trim and discard the rough bottoms from the baby bok choy. Separate the leaves, rinse, and pat dry.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Set aside.
• Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom and sides. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook for another 30 seconds. Turn off the heat, and drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.