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Spicy Sesame Bok Choy Recipe

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Spicy Sesame Bok Choy Recipe

Spicy Sesame Bok Choy Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis

Level: Simple

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 out of 4
Calories: 19
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 81 mg

Total Time: 10 min

Prep/Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Korean chili flakes or crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 to 3 small heads baby bok choy
  • 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

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  1. Whip up a fiery sauce in a medium bowl: blend 1/4 tsp gochujang, 1/4 tsp Korean chili flakes (or crushed red pepper), 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp cold water until smooth and irresistible.
  2. Separate the leaves from 2-3 small heads of baby bok choy, wash them until sparkling clean, and pat dry. Toss them into the sauce, coating every tender leaf for maximum flavor.
  3. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediatelyyour quick, crunchy, spicy side is ready to steal the show!

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