Easy Garlic, Ginger & Chilli Pak Choi
A quick and flavourful side dish with tender pak choi coated in a glossy garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Perfect with rice, noodles, fish, chicken, pork or tofu.
Serves
2–4 as a side
Ingredients
2 heads of pak choi (or 4 baby pak choi)
Water, for blanching
For the sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or sunflower oil)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
1 red chilli, finely sliced and deseeded (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp cornflour
150 ml water
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, to serve
Method
Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pak choi and blanch for 1–2 minutes, until just tender but still vibrant green. Drain well in a colander.
While the pak choi is blanching, heat the sesame oil and neutral oil in a frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli, and fry gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, cornflour and water until the cornflour has completely dissolved.
Pour the sauce into the pan with the garlic, ginger and chilli. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken slightly. If it becomes too thick, simply add a splash more water until you reach your preferred consistency.
Add the drained pak choi to the pan and gently toss until every leaf is coated in the glossy sauce.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
This pak choi makes a delicious side dish with:
Crispy pork belly and steamed rice
Grilled salmon
Roast or stir-fried chicken
Beef or tofu stir-fries
Noodles or fried rice
It's also delicious served as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal alongside dumplings, spring rolls or grilled vegetables.
WANT TO GROW YOUR OWN FRESH PAK CHOI?
There’s nothing quite like harvesting fresh Pak Choi from your own garden. With crisp stems, tender green leaves and a mild flavour, homegrown Pak Choi is perfect for adding freshness and crunch to stir-fries, noodles, soups and salads.
Ideal for containers, raised beds and smaller growing spaces, Pak Choi is quick to grow and can provide a rewarding harvest in just a few weeks. Pick young plants whole or harvest individual leaves as needed for a continuous supply.
Easy to grow and incredibly versatile in the kitchen, Pak Choi is a brilliant crop for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Ready to grow your own?
Get your Pak Choi seeds today and start your journey from Pot to Plate with Seed Folk.
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Check out our step-by-step growing guide for Pak Choi.
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