Bok Choy with Ginger Vinaigrette
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Bok Choy with Ginger Vinaigrette. This quick and easy side dish features tender, blanched baby bok choy drizzled with a bold and zesty dressing made from freshly grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey for balance. Toasty sesame oil and crunchy sesame seeds add layers of flavor and texture, while sliced scallions bring a fresh finish. Perfectly balancing savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes, this recipe is not only a healthy choice but also a visual feast, thanks to the bright green bok choy and colorful garnishes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile accompaniment for stir-fries, grilled proteins, or any Asian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 1 tablespoon (freshly grated) ginger
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) scallions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the baby bok choy heads in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water and blanch the bok choy halves for 1-2 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Remove the bok choy from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. After 1-2 minutes, drain and set aside on a plate.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and neutral oil until well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Arrange the blanched bok choy on a serving platter. Drizzle the ginger vinaigrette evenly over the bok choy.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the top for garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
90 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 598 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
