Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and healthy Steamed Pak Choy recipe—a celebration of simplicity and flavor! Featuring tender, vibrant pak choy lightly steamed to perfection, this dish is complemented by a savory drizzle of soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and a touch of garlic for depth. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s a visually stunning and nutrient-rich addition to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light, flavorful accompaniment to stir-fries, grilled proteins, or rice bowls. Whether you’re looking to enjoy more plant-based options or a refreshing side dish, this easy steamed pak choy recipe delivers on taste, health, and convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Pak choy
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by washing the pak choy thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt, then slice off the ends and separate the leaves.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, place a steamer basket or a metal colander over the pot, ensuring it doesn't touch the water.
Place the pak choy leaves in the steamer basket, cover the pot, and steam for about 2 minutes, until the pak choy is tender but still vibrant green.
While the pak choy is steaming, in a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt.
Once the pak choy is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer, and place it on a serving plate.
Drizzle the sauce mixture over the steamed pak choy.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as part of a larger meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2674 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*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.
