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Side dishe for 4

Sesame Soy Braised Bok Choy

$2.53for 415 minServes 4

Bok choy simmers in a savory soy, ginger, and garlic sauce, then finishes with sesame oil and toasted seeds.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical0.5 lb$0.99Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical0.25 oz$0.10Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical4.25 oz$0.29Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical0.5 oz$0.39Typical price
Total for the servings shown$2.53

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceVinegarSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 15 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

ChineseDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$0.63 per serving$2.53 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 head bok choy
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

  1. Separate the bok choy leaves, rinse them, and cut the thick stems in half.
  2. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add the bok choy, chicken stock, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover the skillet and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes, until the stems are tender.
  5. Stir in the sesame oil and sprinkle the bok choy with sesame seeds.

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