Showing posts with label baby bok choy braise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby bok choy braise. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Braised Baby Bok Choy

At the 17th Street Market here in Tucson they have a variety of unfamiliar Asian vegetables that are fun to experiment with. When you come across one of the baby bok choy shaped cabbages, a great method and presentation is braising.

The whole vegetable is browned and then wet cooked in a flavorful liquid. Here's how I do it;

Braised Baby Bok Choy


2 tablespoons oil
8 or so baby bok choy, whole

flavorful liquid (I just eyeball the amounts);
water
oyster sauce
hoisin sauce
soy sauce
vinegar
wine
sesame oil
pepper

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the bok choy.


Cook turning occasionally until brown in places.


Add the flavorful liquid, I would say about 3/4 of a cup. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat and cover. I check them every 5 minutes until they are done to my liking.

Remove to a plate. The liquid can be thickened by adding a tablespoon of cornstarch and bring back to the boil for a moment. Be sure to taste for seasoning before spooning it on the vegetables as it can end up quite salty.


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