Braised Bok Choy and Shiitakes
As some people may know, it was Chinese New Year this past weekend, so I decided to cook a traditional Chinese meal (beyond fried rice).
For a vegetable dish, I made Braised Bok Choy and Shittakes:
Copyright, 1999, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons sliced garlic
12 heads baby bok choy, halved, washed and de-cored
12 large dried shiitakes, rinsed, rehydrated in hot water, stems removed
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
Salt and black pepper, to tasteIn a hot skillet, heat oil and saute garlic until lightly colored. Add bok choy, shiitakes, season and cook for 3 minutes. Add stock, soy and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Check for flavor.