Sesame-Shiitake Bok Choy

(from otenma’s recipe box)

Be sure to use toasted rather than plain sesame oil—it has a superior nutty flavor. For a little heat, add a pinch of crushed red

Source: Eating Well

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: side dish

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 2-pound head bok choy, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 4 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps, (9 ounces with stems)
• 2 tablespoons oyster-flavored or oyster sauce, (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, (see Tip)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

2. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned, 30 seconds.

3. Add bok choy and mushrooms; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes.

4. Continue cooking, stirring often, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.

5. Stir in oyster sauce, sesame oil and salt.

6. Garnish with sesame seeds.

7. Tips:

8. To toast sesame seeds: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

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