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Miso Blazed Bok Choy on a White Platter With Sesame Seeds on Top

Miso Bok Choy Recipe: A Simple Twist on Classic Bok Choy

5 from 5 votes
This easy miso bok choy recipe is a perfect side dish to any Asian-inspired main course. Perfectly crispy and tender, this baby bok choy is generously brushed with a sweet miso glaze. The glaze, made with Japanese miso paste, is simple yet tasty with only five ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.
Servings: 4 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 baby bok choy, (washed and sliced in half length-wise)
  • Oil of choice, for brushing the grill or grill pan

Glaze Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon yellow miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon tamari
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Garnish

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • For the glaze mixture, in a small bowl, add the miso paste, maple syrup, tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Cut the baby bok choy in half lengthwise and wait for the pan and oil to heat up before placing them cut side down on a metal or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Sear each side for a few minutes and then brush the bok choy with the miso glaze last to avoid the maple syrup burning on your hot pan.
  • Flip to the other side and sear for another minute, then serve.

Bon appétit!

    Equipment

    • 1 Grill pan, or grill

    Notes

    • Preheat your grill pan or grill before adding the bok choy halves. It should be hot enough to color the bok choy and cook it quickly.
    • Brush the bok choy with the glaze towards the end of the cooking time so that it doesn't burn.
    • Don't move the bok choy too quickly as you want to give it time to brown before you turn it over.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2518IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg