A dazzling plate, featuring a heap of glossy green baby bok choy leaves stir-fried to tender-crisp. Its charm is intensified with the ruby red of a fresh Mediterranean salsa, comprising chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh parsley. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds tops the dish for a pleasing crunch and deep, nutty aroma.

Bok Choy Stir-fry with Mediterranean Salsa

Name: Bok Choy Stir-fry with Mediterranean Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Baby bok choy, 8 trim ends, wash and dry; Sweet bell pepper, 1 cut into thin slices; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Fresh ginger, 1 inch grated; Chili flakes, 1 tsp; Sesame oil, 2 tbsp; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Fresh summer tomatoes, 3 diced; Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup pitted and chopped; Fresh Parsley, 1/4 cup chopped; Lemon, 1 juiced; Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: July 17, 2024

Natural canopies of summer create the perfect ambience to enjoy this beautiful fusion between Mediterranean and Chinese cuisine. This delicious, healthy dish majorly features baby bok choy and fresh summer tomatoes, offering a burst of flavors and a myriad of health benefits.

Ingredients (for 2)

Baby bok choy - 8 - trim ends, wash and dry
Sweet bell pepper - 1 - cut into thin slices
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Fresh ginger - 1 inch - grated
Chili flakes - 1 tsp
Sesame oil - 2 tbsp
Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
Fresh summer tomatoes - 3 - diced
Kalamata olives - 1/2 cup - pitted and chopped
Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup - chopped
Lemon - 1 - juiced
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp
Sea salt - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Toasted sesame seeds - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥💧

In a large wok or pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🧄🌶️💦

Add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes, sauté until aromatic.
Step 3 - 🥬🌶️🥢

Toss in the baby bok choy and sweet bell pepper, stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the bok choy is tender-crisp. Drizzle with soy sauce while stir-frying.
Step 4 - 🍅🍋🥣

For the salsa, combine the tomatoes, olives, parsley, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5 - 🥬🍽️🌶️

Serve the stir-fried bok choy and bell pepper hot with a generous spoonful of salsa. Sprinkle over some toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

Additional

This dish can easily be modified to suit personal taste. For added protein, toss in some tofu or chicken slices. For a seafood touch, shrimps would work beautifully. Family cooking time can be a delight with kids helping to prepare the easy salsa. Enjoy!