Steamed Pak Choy
Delightfully simple yet bursting with flavor, this Steamed Pak Choy recipe is a quick and healthy side dish that celebrates the natural freshness of this Asian leafy green. Perfectly tender with a vibrant green hue, the pak choy is gently steamed to retain its crisp texture and nutrients. A savory drizzle of soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and a touch of salt enhances its delicate flavors, while a final sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a delightful nutty crunch. With just 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking time, this vegan and gluten-free dish is an effortless way to elevate your meal. Serve it alongside rice, noodles, or your favorite protein for a beautifully balanced plate. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as part of an elegant dinner spread, this dish is a must-try for lovers of quick, nutritious, and flavorful recipes.
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Ingredients
- 500 g Pak choy
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing the pak choy thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt, then slice off the ends and separate the leaves.
Step 2
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a large pot, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once boiling, place a steamer basket or a metal colander over the pot, ensuring it doesn't touch the water.
Step 5
Place the pak choy leaves in the steamer basket, cover the pot, and steam for about 2 minutes, until the pak choy is tender but still vibrant green.
Step 6
While the pak choy is steaming, in a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt.
Step 7
Once the pak choy is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer, and place it on a serving plate.
Step 8
Drizzle the sauce mixture over the steamed pak choy.
Step 9
Sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and garnish.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a side dish or as part of a larger meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1037.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 233.0 |
| Total Fat 16.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2673.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.1g | |
| Protein 11.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 575.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1406.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories