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Appetizer for 4

Garlic Sesame Bok Choy

$4.49for 420 minServes 4

Baby bok choy cooks in toasted sesame oil with garlic, soy sauce, and pepper flakes until tender and savory.

Garlic Sesame Bok Choy

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Bok choy and napa cabbage, 1.5 lb$1.99/lb typical1.5 lb$2.98Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical0.25 oz$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.49

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

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Typical price

$1.12 per serving$4.49 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 lb baby bok choy
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

  1. Halve the bok choy lengthwise and rinse away any grit.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  4. Add the bok choy cut-side down and cook for 4 minutes.
  5. Add the soy sauce, salt, and water, cover the skillet, and steam for 5 minutes.
  6. Uncover the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, until the bok choy is tender.

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