Steamed Pak Choi with Chinese Chilli Sauce

Pak choi (bok choy) is one of the vegetables in Asia that is available on almost every menu. It’s very quick to cook, tasty, healthy, and versatile. 

pak choi with chilli sauce

It can be steamed, boiled, or stir fried to serve as a side dish, and it is delicious in soups. We prefer to cook it for a short time ensuring the pak choi keeps its crunchy and crispy texture then drizzle with our homemade Chinese chilli sauce. Et voilà another tasty, nutritious side dish that pairs well with grilled shrimps.

How to select fresh pak choi

The leaves of the most commonly available fresh pak choi are dark green with rigid and white stems of which should be firm and spotless. Smaller sized pak choi is more tender with brighter green leaves. These can also be used raw in salads. Store pak choi in the fridge for up to a week wrapped in a damp towel.

pak choi with chilli sauce

Steamed Pak Choi with Chinese Chilli Sauce

Pak choi (bok choy) is one of the vegetables in Asia that is available on almost every menu. It’s very quick to cook, tasty, healthy, and versatile.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Side dishes, Vegetarian
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 24 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 pcs small fresh pak choi
  • 80 ml homemade Chinese chilli sauce see recipe

Instructions
 

  • Remove any dry leaves if there are any and wash the pak choi thoroughly. If they are too big cut half lengthways.
    pak choi
  • Steam the pak choi in a bamboo basket for about 3 minutes.
    steaming pak choi in bamboo basket
  • Serve with Chinese chilli sauce or any other sauce of your choice.
    pak choi

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.01gSodium: 985mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.03mg
Keyword bok choy, leafy greens, pak choi
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