Salty, Sweet, Spicy-Heat Bok Choy
from ButterYum
makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 pound baby bok choy, washed, trimmed, and leaves separated
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
t tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped (whites and greens)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Sriracha (optional)
Directions
In a large covered skillet, steam bok choy in 1/2-inch of water for 3-5 minutes until tender, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and drain well; set aside until needed.
In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch until the sugar is dissolved; set aside until needed.
Dry the skillet you steamed the bok choy in and add oil, heat the oil over medium-low heat, saute garlic and scallions for 1-2 minutes until very fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Re-whisk soy sauce mixture and pour into skillet; stir or whisk vigorously until sauce forms.
Immediately add steamed bok choy and toss well until heated through. Drizzle with Sriracha if desired.