I am in a silly mood today - and that goes great with Garlic Bacon Bok Choy, because I mean, just say the word “Garlic Bacon Bok Choy”. Doesn’t that make you laugh a little? If not, maybe you should have the week I’ve had - everything gets funny when you are tired. What isn’t funny is the taste of this dish. Garlic Bacon Bok Choy heaven!
I know, recipe seekers, you are here for the recipe, just scroll another click or two - but I have something to share first, my charge to my Bok Choy Recruits…..
Wendi says to the Bok Choy, "Now, Bok Choy, here you are getting your marching orders for the day. You have a job recruits, get in that pan and be your beautiful natural selves! I am not going to do much to you because you are perfect as you are! Now, I command you, go make people happy! And here is a Haiku to help you…."
Delicious Bok Choy
Garlic Bacon Spark the Pan
You Get In My Mouth!
~from Wendi
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Garlic Bacon Bok Choy
Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon - cooked crispy and chopped
- 2 lbs Bok Choy
- 2 Tbs vegetable Oil
- 4 clove garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger - grated
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame Oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook your bacon and set it aside. Heat 2 tbs vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. While that is heating prepare your Bok Choy (I like simply cutting it in half after washing it well - but you may want to peel the individual leaves off and cook them that way - either way is fine). As the oil heats, add the garlic and fresh ginger to the pan and allow it to cook for about a minute and then add the bok choy. Cook the bok choy for about 1-2 minutes per side until it starts to wilt. Add the red peppers (I used chipotle pepper, but red peppers is fine). Stir a couple more times and remove from the heat.
- Plate the bok choy and dress with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle the cooked garlic pieces over the top. Crumble the bacon you cooked earlier and sprinkle over the top.
Notes
Nutrition
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR GARLIC BACON BOK CHOY
- This is such a simple recipe that there really aren’t many tricks or tips - just make sure that you have all of your ingredients ready before you start because this goes fast and your actual cooking time will be something like 5 minutes or less.
- If you have never tried Bok Choy it is a Chinese Cabbage and has a light and lovely flavor. The addition of the garlic, ginger and the sesame oil - YUM! And you know, everything is better with bacon! If you are vegan or vegetarian - you can just leave the bacon off.
- I like my Bok Choy a little more crunchy - you might like yours wilted a little more - you can always add a tbs of water and put a lid on your pan for about 30 secs and that will steam it to a softer consistency.
- Salt - let me just say salt. Salt is a magic ingredient. If you think that your Bok Choy is a little bitter - just add salt and the bitterness goes away like magic.
OK Dear Friend. I’m heading out the door to spend the weekend with my college girlfriends for our annual Girls Weekend. I can’t wait. Maybe next week I’ll have some fun pictures to share. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend too. What are your plans?
God will meet all your needs ~ Phillipians 4:9
Stephanie Rockmacher says
This was awesome!! Family loved it, just added some broccoli and cauliflower to appeal to everyone! Definitely a keeper!!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Stephanie! That's great! Thanks for letting me know!
Moxie says
Such a beautiful and tasty dish!
Kandice says
I will try this today! I have never had it before. The eggs are a beautiful addition. Are those soft boiled or poached?
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Kandice! Those are soft boiled. I have to admit - I LOVE EGGS with darn near everything. I thought they were perfect with the bok choy. Please come back and let me know how it went!
Stacy Russell says
I just joined a produce coop and BokChoy was in my first delivery. Well, now I know how to cook it.
I can't wait to have it for dinner tomorrow.
Thanks!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Stacy! I really hope you enjoy it! How fun that BokChoy was in your produce box! Produce boxes are just the best and they encourage you to try new things! I hope you really enjoy it!
nicole (thespicetrain.com) says
I love that state of consciousness when everything gets funny but you have to be reeaallly tired for that, I hope you got some rest, Wendi! This dish sounds divine, I love everything about it! 🙂
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Nicole! Thanks for visiting! I was absolutely slap happy on Bok Choy day. Thank you so much for the lens advice. I really appreciate it!
The Surprised Gourmet says
You had me at garlic bacon. This sounds like a tasty new dish to try.
Wendi Spraker says
So glad you came back for a visit. I hope you give this a try and if you do - please drop me a note to tell me how it turned out!
Mary says
This will be a new vegetable for me to cook, but your excellent recipe and instructions will be a big help. The photos are lovely, and so is the Haiku! Have a great weekend with your friends and stay safe. Pinned this recipe for the future. Thanks for sharing.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Mary! Safely home and ready to do some cooking and blogging over the next two days! I'm so glad you are willing to try the Bok Choy. You can either make it by peeling the leaves off and cooking individually or by cooking a half at a time - I did this here with a half at a time (more dramatic look for photos) but either is delicious. I am glad I gave it a go too! Have a great week my dear!