Bok Choy

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Pounds bok choy
Water for cooking

Method:

When shopping, look for firm, white stalks and shiny, dark leaves.
1-1/2 POUNDS YIELD 4 SERVINGS; 20 CALORIES PER SERVING.
To Prepare: Wash bok choy; cut off leaves.
Cut stems into 1/4-inch slices; cut leaves into 1/2-inch strips.
To Boil: Heat 1 inch water (salted, if desired) to boiling.
Add bok choy stems.
Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Boil 5 minutes.
Add bok choy leaves.
Cover and boil 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
To Steam: Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket).
Place bok choy stems in basket.
Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Steam 5 minutes.
Add bok choy leaves.
Steam 2 to 3 minutes or until stems are crisp-tender.
To Microwave: Place bok choy stems and 2 tablespoons water in 3-quart microwavable casserole.
Cover tightly and microwave on high 4 minutes.
Stir in bok choy leaves.
Cover tightly and microwave 3 to 4 minutes or until stems are crisp-tender.
Let stand covered 1 hour; drain.