Sesame Soy Braised Bok Choy

By gocatgo

Don't have toasted sesame oil in your pantry? Get some today; it adds amazing flavor and little fat. If baby bok choy is avaliable, cut in half lengthwise.

Ingredients

• 1 head bok choy
• 2 T peanut oil
• 1 T grated ginger
• 1 T minced garlic
• 1/2 cup stock or water
• 1 T toasted sesame oil
• 2 T soy sauce
• 2 T rice vinegar
• 1 t sugar
• 2 T sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Trim the root end of the bok choy head. Slice the leafy portions of the plant from the stalks. Cut both the leaves and the stalks into large matchstick sized pieces, keeping the two piles separate.
Heat very large, heavy skillet or wok until it looks hazy over the surface, 2-4 minutes. Add peanut oil and swirl it to coat the pan. Add bok choy stems; stir-fry about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry briefly. Add bok choy greens, stock, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover, reduce heat to tender and glazed with sauce, 5-8 minutes.
Remove cover, sprinkle with sesame seeds, increase heat to medium high, and cook until excess liquid evaporates, 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.