Bok Choy with Peanuts

Peanut Bureau of Canada
  • 4 servings
  • Preparation
    5 Minutes
  • Cook
    4 Minutes
  • Total
    9 Minutes

A member of the cabbage family, bok choy is widely available in grocery stores and often found in Asian cuisine. Serve with steamed brown rice. 

Ingredients

    • 6
      bunches baby bok choy or 1 large bunch regular bok choy
    • 1 tbsp
      (15 mL) peanut or vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup
      (60 mL) peanuts
    • 1 tbsp
      (15 mL) finely minced peeled ginger
    • of salt
    • 1 tsp
      (5 mL) spicy Chinese chilli garlic sauce

Instructions

    1. If using baby bok choy, trim ends then slice in half or quarter lengthwise. Rinse thoroughly. If using regular bok choy, core, wash then slice into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces.
    2. Heat 1 tsp (5 mL) oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add peanuts and stir-fry until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
    3. Heat remaining oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add bok choy, ginger and salt. Stir-fry until bok choy is tender, 2 to 4 minutes, adding a little water if it starts to stick. Add chili garlic sauce and reserved peanuts and stir-fry 1 more minute. Taste and add more chilli garlic sauce for a spicier side dish.