Easy Steamed Bok Choy
fresh baby bok choy lightly steamed and tossed in a fresh spicy lime dressing
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 54kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch baby bok choy 8-9 small heads
- 1 tablespoon light tasting oil grapeseed, light olive oil, or canola
- 1 tablespoon lime juice juice of half a lime
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more to salt the steaming water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds lightly toasted
Instructions
- To toast sesame seeds: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the seeds and toss gently for just a minute or two, the seeds will toast quickly. As soon as they start to brown remove seeds to another dish to cool.1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Clean and prep bok choy. Cut larger heads in half through the steam end. Remove the very bottom of the stem ends to remove any tough pieces, leaving enough to keep the head intact.1 bunch baby bok choy
- Fit a large pot with a steamer basket and lid. Fill pot about 1 inch deep with salted water and bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Once steaming, arrange bok choy heads in the steam basket. Cover with the lid and steam for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. I like mine on the crunchy side.
- To make dressing mix together oil, lime juice, sriracha and sesame seed oil. Whisk gently and add sea salt. Taste, dressing should be bright, fresh from the lime, with a nice saltyness. Adjust if necessary.1 tbsp light tasting oil , 1 tbsp lime juice, ¼-1/2 tsp sriracha sauce, 1 tsp sesame seed oil, ¼ tsp sea salt
- Arrange steamed bok choy on a serving platter. Drizzle dressing over and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve.
Notes
Don't overcook the Bok Choy! Less is more when it comes to this delicate vegetable.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
