Description
Tender bok choy pan-seared to perfection with a savory garlic and soy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Rinse bok choy halves and pat dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place bok choy cut-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip bok choy and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy in the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.