Dairy-Free Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this quick and healthy Dairy-Free Steamed Pak Choy recipe. Packed with vibrant flavor, this recipe highlights tender steamed pak choy paired with a fragrant garlic and ginger sesame oil sauce, complemented by a drizzle of savory tamari or soy sauce. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free, vegan, or low-calorie options, this simple yet satisfying dish is ready in just 20 minutes. Add a sprinkle of chili flakes for a hint of heat, or top with sesame seeds for an eye-catching garnish. Serve this versatile dish alongside rice, noodles, or your favorite main course for a wholesome and delicious Asian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pak choy
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 thumb-sized piece Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 250 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the pak choy thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. If the stalks are large, slice them lengthwise into halves or quarters for even cooking.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater.
In a large steamer pot or a saucepan fitted with a steaming basket, add 250 milliliters of water and bring it to a gentle boil.
Place the pak choy in the steamer basket or atop the steaming rack. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the leaves are tender and the stalks are slightly softened but still crisp.
While the pak choy is steaming, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes (if using), and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Remove the pak choy from the steamer and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle the sautéed garlic-ginger mixture evenly over the pak choy.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari over the dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired for garnish.
Serve immediately as a delicious, dairy-free side dish alongside rice, noodles, or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 838 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1469 mg | 31% | |
*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.
