Cold Sesame Pak Choi

"A zippy Asian side dish that just happens to be vegan. Also great with mung bean sprouts, green beans or broccoli. Time includes 1 hour to chill."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 25mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
3-4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Steam or boil pak choi to desired doneness (we like ours to still be a bit firm).
  • Drain choi in a colander and use a wooden spoon to push the choi against the sides of the colander and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • Once choi is as dry as possible, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and green onions in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add choi and toss to coat.
  • Allow to chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Just before serving, add the sesame oil and sesame seeds and toss to coat. Enjoy!

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Reviews

  1. This was a very nice fresh dish. Wonderful cold, you could really taste the Bok Choi through the marinade. We found it needed a little salt to balance out the soy and bring up the sweetness. All around it has an nice flavor balance. Thanks!
     
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