Slow-Simmered Bok Choy

Simmering the bok choy slowly in a delicious sauce makes it tender and flavorful. From Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons tamari or 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1  tablespoon mirin
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon  peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 2 -3  heads baby bok choy, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 3  scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the tamari, hoisin, mirin and water. Set aside.
2. Spread the oil in the bottom of a 5.5-6 quart slow cooker and turn on High. Add the garlic and ginger and arrange the baby bok choy on top. Sprinkle with the scallions and pour the tamari mixture over all. Change the heat setting to Low, cover and cook for four hours, or until the bok choy is tender. Serve hot.