Name: Microwave steamed bok choy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram bok choy, ends trimmed; 2 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts; Dressing; 2 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoon oyster sauce; 2 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Microwave steamed bok choy

This microwave steamed bok choy recipe is perfect when you need a quick vege hit. Ready in just two minutes, this is the perfect side dish for a range of meals

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

Total

12M

This recipe first appeared in Food magazine.

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Ingredients

500 gram bok choy, ends trimmed

2 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts

Dressing

2 teaspoon soy sauce

2 teaspoon oyster sauce

2 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

1.Separate the leaves of the bok choy, rinse well (do not drain) and cut in half lengthways.

2.Place the bok choy in a large, microwave-proof dish and cover with plastic wrap. Cook for 2 minutes, stir and allow to stand for a further minute.

3.Combine the dressing ingredients and toss the dressing through the greens. Sprinkle with the roasted peanuts and serve immediately.

Serves 4 as a side dish.

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