Description
Creamy, zesty roasted bok choy from Ina Garten brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Sesame oil and fresh herbs elevate this simple side dish that you’ll want to serve alongside grilled meats or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) bok choy (Shanghai Bok Choy)
- 2 tbsps toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsps maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Chopped green onion
- Sesame seeds (black or white)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 400°F (204°C) for consistent roasting environment.
- Vegetable Preparation: Rinse bok choy under cool water, halve each head lengthwise while maintaining structural integrity, then arrange cut-side upward on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and ground ginger in a mixing bowl until perfectly emulsified.
- Seasoning and Coating: Brush bok choy thoroughly with prepared sauce, ensuring complete coverage and flavor penetration, then season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt.
- Roasting Process: Slide baking sheet into preheated oven and roast for 12-14 minutes, monitoring for caramelized edges and tender texture without overcooking.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, allow brief resting period, then garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for enhanced visual and textural dimension.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Thoroughly wash bok choy under cool water, ensuring no dirt remains between leaves for a clean, fresh taste.
- Sauce Mastery: Whisk sauce ingredients until fully combined, creating a balanced flavor that perfectly coats each bok choy half.
- Roasting Technique: Position bok choy cut-side up to maximize caramelization and allow sauce to penetrate deeply into the vegetable.
- Timing is Key: Monitor roasting time closely (10-14 minutes) to achieve tender texture with slightly crispy, browned edges without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg