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Grilled Bok Choy Recipe with Sauce

Grilled bok choy with charred leaves and crispy stems served with a savory sauce.
An easy grilled bok choy recipe with sesame oil and a flavorful sauce. A healthy side dish for BBQs or grill-pan cooking.
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Course Side Dish
Serving Size 1

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric

For grilling

For thickening the sauce

  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water

For making the sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Prepare the bok choy. Wash and dry the bok choy, then slice lengthwise and lightly coat with sesame oil.
  • Grill the bok choy. Heat a BBQ or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the bok choy cut-side down until charred, then flip and cook until the stems are tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Mix the slurry. Stir the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Make the sauce. Heat the chili oil, oyster sauce, garlic, and sugar in a small pan, stirring until combined and fragrant.
  • Thicken the sauce. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook briefly, stirring, until the sauce thickens and looks glossy.
  • Serve. Spoon the sauce over the grilled bok choy and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8936IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg
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