Seared Peanut Bok Choy
Searing your bok choy is one of the best ways release its natural <strong>sweetness </strong>and <strong>smoky</strong> flavor. Brushed with our delicious <strong>spicy peanut sauce,</strong> this Bok Choy will soon become one of your new favorite vegetables!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4-6 bok choy, cut into halves (lengthwise)
- Any neutral oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup water, for steaming
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1-2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bok Choy by slicing it in half lengthwise, rinsing with cold water to remove any debris, and patting it dry to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Lightly oil a skillet or pan over medium heat. Sear the bokchoy cut-side-down (the flat part) for around 3-5 minutes, just until the bottom turns a dark-brown charred color.
- 3
Flip the Bok Choy over, and carefully pour in the 1/4 cup of water to produce steam. Once all the water has evaporated and the stalks are tender, remove the bokchoy from the pan.
- 4
Prepare the spicy peanut sauce by combining all the ingredients together until smooth.
- 5
Brush the sauce on all sides of the Bok Choy and serve, topping with more chili oil if desired.