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    Published: Mar 4, 2018 · Modified: Nov 3, 2019 by Slow The Cook Down

    Pak Choi (Bok Choy) with Garlic & Chilli

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    This is a super quick and easy pak choi (bok choy) recipe that packs a punch!  This leafy vegetable has a unique flavour, a little bit nutty, a little bit sweet and it's extremely versatile.  Time to give it a go if you've never tried it before! On the table in less than 10 minutes!

    Pak choi before cooking, laid on marble surface with garlic cloves and chilli flakes

    Is Pak Choi the same as Bok Choy?

    So, for a while I though that pak choi and bok choy were two totally different vegetables.  Anyone else?! Well....surprise!  They are the same thing!  In the UK and Australia people tend to call it pak choi and in North America, it is known as bok choy.  It's also known as Chinese cabbage or petsay.  That's all the education you are going to get from me, but check out this article if you want to learn more about this awesome vegetable!

    Is Pak Choi Good For You?

    The good news, is that this leafy green is not only tasty, but it's super good for you! It's low in calories and packed full of vitamins and minerals. In this recipe, I have used butter to cook it, as it adds a saltiness and brings out the natural nutty flavours, but if you want to, you can just cook it in oil.  But hey, it's so good for you, a little butter isn't going to hurt!!

    Cooked pak choi on a blue background

    How to Cook Pak Choi with Garlic and Chilli

    This recipe for pak choi (bok choy) takes no time to prepare, so it's perfect for a quick and easy side dish. Like with most vegetables, you don't want to over cook these bad boys, the green leaves should be wilted, but you still want a bite in the white stalk.  Just cook it until it starts to colour and brown.  I used baby pak choi (bok choy) in this recipe, but you can easily use the standard variety.  I like my food with a bit of a kick, but if you don't do spicy well, use a teaspoon rather than a tablespoon of chilli flakes.

     

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    Top down shot of cooked pak choi halves with chili and garlic

    Pak Choi (bok choi) with Garlic & Chilli

    This is a super quick and easy pak choi (bok choy) recipe that packs a punch! 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish, vegetarian
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Slow The Cook Down

    Ingredients

    • 6 baby pak choi (bok choy) Or use two standard sized
    • 1.75 ounces salted butter (50g)
    • 1 tbsp veg oil
    • 1 tbsp chilli flakes or 1tsp if you like it less spicy
    • 2 Cloves garlic finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Wash the pak choi and slice in half, lengthways
    • Put alarge frying pan on a high heat, add the butter and  oil.  When butter has melted add in the chilli flakes and garlic.
    • Once butter is foaming, add the pak choi, flat side down in the pan.  After about 4 mins, once you have some good colour, turn the halves over and cook for a couple more minutes.  Don't overcook, you want the stalks to have a bite to them.
    • Serve immediately

    Notes

    Nutritional values are based on one of two servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 2195mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 39335IU | Vitamin C: 378.9mg | Calcium: 907mg | Iron: 7.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Marianna Rendall says

      August 25, 2024 at 7:49 pm

      This has actually been an interesting read, thank you for the detailed exploration.

      Reply
    2. Katie says

      January 24, 2024 at 10:42 am

      What do I eat with it ?

      Reply
      • Slow The Cook Down says

        January 24, 2024 at 4:03 pm

        Hi Katie! I love this with a simple protein like steak or chicken breast and it's flavors lend itself perfectly as a veggie side with a stir fry or other Chinese main. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Bill says

      June 24, 2023 at 11:03 pm

      Used Joi Choi and just laid the leaves flat. Full amount of pepper flakes, and squeeze bottle minced garlic. Added 4 oz of shredded rotisserie chicken. Zippy full meal right there!

      Reply
    4. An says

      December 21, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! i replaced the butter with coconut oil, to make it plant-based, turned out amazing!

      Reply
    5. Eliza says

      January 31, 2022 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Garlic optional. Tastes great with just butter and chilli

      Reply
    6. Celeste says

      April 28, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this tonight and it was delicious. Will definitely be making this way again.

      Reply
    7. Tracy says

      February 06, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      First time I've ever cooked pak choi, and I love this recipe!

      Reply
    8. Amy says

      May 23, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy and easy!

      Reply
    9. Adrian Hall says

      April 03, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      This sounds great. Definitely going to be trying it, thank you.

      Reply
      • Slow The Cook Down says

        April 03, 2019 at 5:32 pm

        Thanks Adrian, it's such a quick and tasty way to cook pak choi! Do let me know what you think once you've tried it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Holly says

      October 27, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Looks good but your calories are way off.

      Reply
      • Slow The Cook Down says

        October 27, 2018 at 5:40 pm

        Hi Holly, thanks for stopping by! I use an online converter for the calorie count, and always say that these are an approximation. Personally, I am not a fan of putting calories on every recipe, I am not a nutritionist, but it is something we must do for Google. Thanks for pointing this out, I will go back and recalculate 🙂

        Reply
      • Dr hoeward says

        July 24, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        How so Holly?

        Reply
    11. Marlee says

      July 18, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE Bok Choy! And the simple flavors of garlic and chile are perfect for it!

      Reply
    12. cakespy says

      March 05, 2018 at 10:59 am

      This looks SO delicious! The texture on the pak choi is incredible.

      Reply
      • Slow The Cook Down says

        March 05, 2018 at 4:57 pm

        Thank you so much! 🙂 It's such an easy and delicious way to cook them!

        Reply

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