Baby Bok Choy Sauté
Portion Size: ½ cup baby Bok Choy
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
Ingredients | Notes: |
1 tablespoon olive oil | |
1 clove garlic, minced | Washed, peeled and minced. |
1 bay leaf | |
2 cups low sodium chicken stock | |
2 pounds baby Bok Choy | Washed, trimmed and sliced in half, length wise |
Directions:
Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
1 | Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic until the garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. | |
2 | Stir in the chicken stock and increase heat to a full boil. Add bay leaf. Cook the sauce, stirring often, until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf. | |
3 | Lay the Bok Choy halves, cut sides down, into the sauce, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F. |
4 | Serve with sauce spooned over Bok Choy. |
Variations: Bok choy can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.
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