How to Make Bok Choy Steamed Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bok choy is a versatile and nutritious leafy vegetable that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. This green, leafy vegetable is a member of the cabbage family and is known for its tender, crisp stalks and dark, vibrant leaves. It is a popular choice for steaming, as it retains its crunchy texture and delicate flavor.

One of the most delicious ways to enjoy bok choy is by incorporating it into a steamed rice dish. The combination of the bok choy's earthy flavor and the fluffy, fragrant r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large head bok choy
  • 1 ½ cups cold water
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (such as sambal)
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Separate bok choy leaves from stems. Slice stems into 1-inch pieces; chop leaves.
  • Combine water, rice, and soy sauce in a pot; bring to a simmer, and stir in bok choy stems. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook until rice is almost cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  • Stir bok choy leaves, chili-garlic sauce, and sesame oil into rice mixture with a fork. Remove pot from heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let sit until rice is cooked through and bok choy leaves wilt, about 5 minutes more. Fluff with a fork and garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 210mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 343mg