Description
Ina Garten’s roasted bok choy delivers a simple yet elegant side dish with Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp edges and tender centers create a delightful texture that completes any meal with rich, caramelized goodness you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) bok choy (Shanghai Bok Choy)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onion
- Sesame seeds (black or white)
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400°F (204°C), ensuring even temperature distribution for optimal roasting.
- Clean bok choy thoroughly under cool running water, then carefully slice each head lengthwise, creating two symmetrical halves with intact base.
- Select a rimmed baking sheet and line with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Position bok choy cut-side facing upward, allowing maximum surface area for sauce absorption and caramelization.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by combining finely minced fresh garlic, rich toasted sesame oil, authentic tamari or traditional soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, natural maple syrup, and ground ginger in a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk sauce ingredients until completely integrated, creating a glossy and well-blended mixture.
- Using a culinary brush, generously coat each bok choy half, ensuring sauce penetrates between leaf layers and covers entire surface.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and sea salt according to personal taste preferences for enhanced flavor profile.
- Carefully transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and roast for 10-14 minutes, watching for slight browning edges and tender texture.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow residual heat to complete cooking process.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select vibrant green bok choy with crisp, unblemished leaves that look perky and fresh from the market.
- Mince garlic using a sharp knife or microplane for ultra-fine pieces that distribute magical flavor evenly across each vegetable surface.
- Ensure your baking sheet is prepped with light oil or parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote perfect caramelization.
- Check bok choy midway through baking, rotating the pan for uniform browning and preventing any potential burning edges.
- Serve immediately after roasting to capture the maximum crispness and enjoy the vegetables at peak temperature and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg