Bok Choy with Hot Bacon Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Bok Choy with Hot Bacon Sauce, a savory fusion of crisp-tender baby bok choy and smoky, garlicky goodness. This quick and flavorful dish combines the natural freshness of bok choy with a rich, umami-packed sauce made from crispy bacon, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for balance. A hint of chili flakes adds subtle heat, while the bacon's rendered fat deepens the flavor profile. Perfectly cooked until tender, the bok choy is tossed in the hot sauce and finished with a sprinkle of crunchy bacon bits for a delightful texture contrast. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect as a side for Asian-inspired meals or as a standalone low-carb option. Celebrate bold flavors with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 heads Baby bok choy
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Trim the bottom ends of the baby bok choy and separate the leaves. Wash thoroughly and set aside to dry.
Chop the bacon into small pieces and mince the garlic.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the bacon pieces. Cook until crispy, then remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Add the minced garlic to the bacon fat in the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili flakes, and water to the pan. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, reducing slightly.
In a separate skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the stems are tender and the leaves are wilted.
Reduce the heat to low, pour the hot bacon sauce over the bok choy, and toss to coat.
Remove from heat, sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces on top, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 3639 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1298 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3406 mg | 72% | |
*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.
