Steamed Pak Choi
Full-bodied, sweet, and buttery soft: this steamed pak choi is quick, easy, and makes for a supremely versatile side.
Ingredients
- 250 grams pak choi
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Take 250 grams pak choi. Trim off woody ends (if necessary), then cut in half.
- Carefully rinse the pak choi under water. Be sure to wash in between the stems as best you can to remove any lingering grit. Once clean, pat dry.
- Add around 1 inch of water to a large steamer pot. Cover and set your stove to medium heat. Bring the water to a boil.
- Next, add the halved pak choi to a steamer basket. Arrange the pak choi with the stems facing downwards, as these will take longer to cook.
- Place the steamer basket with the pak choi in the pot. Cover the steamer pot with a lid and let the pak choi cook for 5 minutes.
- Optionally, to make the sesame garlic oyster sauce, heat 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a small saucepan. Add 5 cloves garlic (sliced), and sauté for a few seconds.
- Next, add 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Mix and cook for an additional 30 to 60 seconds, or until thickened.
- Remove the pak choi from the steamer basket. Arrange on a serving dish and pour the sauce on top.
If you're using baby pak choi, reduce the cooking time to 3 minutes.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute light soy sauce for tamari, 1:1.
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Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 502mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5586IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1mg
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