I wanted to cook this bok choy on the grill because I wanted to make something simple but super flavorful with it, and grilling is an excellent way to do that with any vegetable. There’s just something about the high heat hitting food and getting those char marks that just takes everything to a whole other level. So when I saw some bok choy in the store, I decided to do that and go with some Asian-inspired flavors.
This dish might seem simple, but it’s packed with flavor. I didn’t even need to add any salt because the tamari already provides enough seasoning and I wanted the vinaigrette to dress all the bok choy leaves. The combination of the umami from the tamari and the sweetness of the mirin and orange is soo flavorful!
Of course, I couldn’t help myself and added a kick of spice with some chile de Arbol sauce. You can use chili flakes, chili bean paste, or chili oil (watch out for the recipe for my chile de Arbol sauce coming soon!).
And finally, the balsamic reduction at the end provides a nice touch of slight tartness which I really liked and I think you’ll like too. It’s optional though, so if that’s not your vibe, feel free to leave it out.
Use this recipe for those times when you want something minimal and simplistic but with high flavor notes. It’s great as a starter, a side, or even as a snack. Try serving with some rice buns, it’ll be delicious!
Use green, red, or napa cabbage instead of bok choy, just leave the stem on and cut into quarters so that the leaves stay together
For this grilled bok choy you’re going to need:
Grill
Medium bowl
Whisk
You can serve this dish as an appetizer, a side dish, or even have it as a snack in between meals if you’d like.
30ml olive oil, for grilling
2 small heads bok choy
4g (1 small clove) garlic, grated
Zest of 1 orange
130ml freshly-squeezed orange juice
27ml tamari
45ml mirin
12g scallion bottoms, thinly sliced
60ml olive oil
1 orange, segmented
balsamic reduction, to taste (optional)
toasted sesame seeds, to taste
chili sauce, chili bean paste, dried chili flakes, or chili oil, to taste
Preheat your grill pan. Cut each bok choy head in half lengthwise, then brush each half with oil and place cut-side-down on the grill. Grill for 5 minutes on medium-high flame, then flip and grill for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl mix garlic, orange zest, orange juice, mirin, tamari, scallions, and olive oil. Whisk to combine (the vinaigrette will separate eventually, but you can blend everything in a high-speed blender to emulsify it). Taste and add salt if necessary.
Serve the grilled bok choy on plates and drizzle all over with the vinaigrette. Top with orange segments, balsamic reduction (if using), sesame seeds, and chili sauce.
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