Spicy Baby Bok Choy with Warm Ginger Dressing
Spicy baby bok choy with warm ginger dressing pairs beautifully with seafood! The crispy greens get a kick of heat from the sauce for an irresistible vegetable side.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mirin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, (from ½ small lime)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
- 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1½ tablespoons coconut oil, (divided)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 pounds baby bok choy, (halved lengthwise)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, lime juice, vinegar, and Sriracha.¼ cup mirin, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
- Heat a ½ tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ginger, garlic, and a tablespoon or two of the mirin mixture. Cook for about 1 minute or until the garlic begins to soften.1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, 1½ tablespoons coconut oil, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in the remaining mirin mixture and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and add sesame oil. Pour into a small heatproof bowl and cover.1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. When the oil is shimmering, add the bok choy, cut-side down.1½ tablespoons coconut oil, 2 pounds baby bok choy
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Next, flip the bok choy, cover, and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until crisp-tender and browned on the edges.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings.
To reduce the heat, omit the Sriracha.
Avoid overcrowding the pan. It's better to cook the baby bok choy in batches if necessary.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Baby Bok Choy with Warm Ginger Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
4.7
g
24
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.9
g
Cholesterol
0.1
mg
0
%
Sodium
151.1
mg
6
%
Potassium
594.6
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
12.5
g
4
%
Fiber
2.3
g
9
%
Sugar
3.9
g
4
%
Protein
3.5
g
7
%
Net carbs
10.2
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.