Receta de pak choi al ajillo

Ingredientes

• 5-6 Pak choi ( bok choy ) (Or choy sum, napa cabbage, or choice of Asian greens.)
• 5-6 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1 Red chilli pepper (Finely chopped ( Optional ))
• 1 tbsp Regular soy sauce (Or light soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Dark soy sauce (Add for colour)
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce (Or vegetarian stir fry sauce or hoisin sauce)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch (Or potatostarch)
• 5-6 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Seasame oil
• 1-2 tbsp Cooking oil (Sunflower, peanut, canola, or vegetable oil)

Preparación

1. 1

   Rinse pak choi with plenty of water. Slice it in quarters lengthwise as shown in the photo or slice it into half if it is smaller baby pak choi ( bok choy ). Wash it again with water if there is any stubborn dirt inside.

2. 2

   Combine sauce ingredients: regular soy sauce, dark soy, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil in a bowl. Whisk it well and set it aside.

3. 3

   Fill a large pot/wok with water until half and bring it to a boil. Hold the leaf part of pak choi in hand and dip the bottom part in the boiling water for about 10-15 seconds. Then drop the leaves inside and continue to boil for another 5-10 seconds.

4. 4

   Strain them immediately and shake the excess water out. Place them over the strainer or paper towel to remove excess moisture.

5. 5

   Heat the pan over medium heat and add oil. Saute the chopped garlic for a few seconds until fragrant then add the chopped chillies. Cook until the garlic is light brown. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of fried garlic and chillies and reserve for later use.

6. 6

   In the remaining pan, pour the prepared sauce in the pan. Stir it well until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.

7. 7

   Place the blanched pak choi over the serving plate. Pour the sauce over it. Garnish with reserved fried garlic chilli and enjoy!