Baby Bok Choy with Yam and Ginger Recipe

Name: Baby Bok Choy with Yam and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 heads baby bok choy; 2 tablespoons light sesame oil; 2 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 cup peeled and finely diced garnet yam; Sea salt; 2 tablespoons mirin (optional); 1 tablespoon tamari; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Trim the bases off the bok choy and discard.
2
Trim the leaves from the stems and cut both crosswise into bite-size pieces, keeping the stems and leaves separate.
3
Heat the light sesame oil in a saute pan over medium heat, then add the scallions and ginger and saute for 30 seconds.
4
Add the yam and a pinch of salt and saute for an additional minute.
5
Add the bok choy stems, mirin, and tamari and saute for 2 minutes more.
6
Add the bok choy leaves, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the toasted sesame oil.
7
Cook until the bok choy is just wilted, about 2 minutes, then do a FASS check and add a squeeze of lime if desired.
8
Serve immediately.
9
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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(per serving)
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Calories: 150
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Total Fat: 6g (0.9g saturated, 2.2g monounsaturated)
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Carbohydrates: 19g
14
Protein: 9g
15
Fiber: 6g
16
Sodium: 595mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 heads baby bok choy, 2 tablespoons light sesame oil, 2 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Baby Bok Choy with Yam and Ginger falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baby Bok Choy with Yam and Ginger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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