Bok Choy Steamed
Bok Choy Steamed. The ultimate guide to steam Bok Choy in the Instant Pot or regular steamer. The oyster garlic sauce recipe is also on the list.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp Roasted Sesame Oil
- 1 lb Baby Bok Choy
- 1 clove Finely chopped Garlic
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Put the inner pot in the base. Add two cups of water to the inner pot. Set the air fryer basket and put the steaming tray. Arrange the bok choy.
- 2
Wash the bok choy, ensuring no soil or dirt is left. Cut it vertically, or remove the leaves from the roots. Drain excess water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Cover the Instant Pot with the Pressure Cooker lid. Push the steam button and set the timer to zero minutes. Quickly release when done.
- 4
While the bok choy is cooking, put about five cups of water in a large bowl and add one cup of ice. Set aside.
- 5
Immediately remove the Bok choy from the pot and arrange it on a plate.
- 6
Dip the cooked bok choy into ice bath water to halt the cooking.
- 7
Make this sauce once the Bok choy is done cooking.
- 8
Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl-season according to your liking. Set aside until ready to use. Ensure to mix the ingredients until smooth.
- 9
Heat the Roasted Sesame Oil in a pan. Saute the garlic on low heat until aromatic. Add the sauce. Gently stir until the sauce is slightly thick. Immediately pour the mixture into the bok choy.
- 10
Add enough water to the steamer rack and let the water boil.
- 11
When the water has boiled, arrange the bok choy and let it steam for three to ten minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the Bok Choy.