Baby Bok Choy With Thai Peanut Sauce
Baby Bok Choy With Thai Peanut Sauce: With its perfect balance of savory and sweet, this dish is bound to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Servings 4 People
Calories 200kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 heads Baby bok choy
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Grated ginger
- 1 tsp Chili paste (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing the baby bok choy thoroughly under cold water. Trim off the ends of the stalks and separate the leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili paste until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the baby bok choy and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the leaves start to wilt.
- Pour the Thai Peanut Sauce over the baby bok choy and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
Tips for Enhancing the Flavor of the Dish
- For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Thai Peanut Sauce.
- To make the dish more substantial, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the sautéed baby bok choy.
- Experiment with different toppings such as chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or fresh cilantro to add texture and visual appeal to the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 90g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g