Grilled Baby Bok Choy

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Grilled Baby Bok Choy

February 24, 2015
CA Grown Mom

Susan Phillips

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Grilled Baby Bok Choy

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic  Sesame Dressing!  This looks so good!

I’m all about eating green-anything these days.  I may or may not have a whole slew of green recipes in my back pocket for upcoming posts.  I hope you’re ready for them!

Bok choy is one of those veggies that I’ve seen in the long lineup of produce at the store and thought how cool it would be to buy and cook and enjoy….. but, what do I do with it?  How does it taste?

Well, I’m here to tell you it is incredibly good!  Crisp,  hearty, and full of nutrients, I’m positive bok choy will be your new go-to salad ingredient.

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!

Bok choy is even making a breakthrough into mainstream cooking and restaurant kitchens.  Look for it next time you’re at your favorite restaurant.

Because it has a very similar taste and texture to romaine, I decided to grill it and the result ended up better than I imagined.  The char gives the dish a nutty flavor to the buttery leafy green.  Topped off with a quick garlic sesame dressing, I’m positive your family and guests will all love it!

Here’s the easy how-to:

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic  Sesame Dressing!  This looks so good!

Start by using four, fresh baby bok choy heads

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!

Slice them all in half lengthwise and lightly pour olive oil over all.  You are not going for a full coating, just a light drizzle

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!

Place the bok choy cut side down onto a preheated grill.  I used a cooktop grill, but you can use a gas or charcoal grill.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!

Arrange on a platter and serve with our ginger garlic sesame dressing (recipe below)

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!

Pour a tablespoon of dressing over your individual bok choy and enjoy….

Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sesame Dressing! This looks so good!

Although, I found it easiest to pick up pizza-style, dipping into the dressing after each bite!  Yum!

Here is the recipe for ya….

Ingredients

  • 4 heads baby bok choy
  • Olive oil
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1/3 c. Rice vinegar
  • 1/8 c. Soy sauce
  • 1 T. Brown sugar
  • 1 T. Sesame oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 t. Fresh grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to very hot
  2. Slice the bok choy in half lengthwise and drizzle each half with olive oil
  3. Grill each half cut side down for a few minutes until it develops a slight char
  4. MIx all the dressing ingredients with a whisk
  5. Pour over bok choy and serve.

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