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When it comes to Chinese vegetables, simple is best. There is really no need for a complicated recipe for vegetables. The key to success with Chinese greens is freshness–you want to just barely cook them, and with the most basic ingredients.
That was exactly what I did with these bok choy mui (菜苗) or baby bok choy. Some chopped garlic, some baby shrimps, and a pinch of salt are what you need. Humble in its presentation, this baby bok choy recipe pairs well with any Chinese dishes. With the Olympics closing in a few days, this is my way to culminate my Beijing Olympics Chinese food series–on a healthy note…
In “Simple Chinese Cooking,” Kylie Kwong writes, “I want to spread the word about the sheer intelligence, refinement and beauty of Chinese cuisine, which is a most sophisticated yet simple, healthy, life-giving cooking style to learn.” In a similar manner–albeit on a much smaller scale–I hope you have enjoyed reading and learning about Chinese recipes on Rasa Malaysia.
Note: Thanks to my Malaysian friend My Cooking Hut who sent me the Kylie Kwong’s cookbook.
My Beijing Olympics Chinese Recipes:
Chow Mein/Chinese Noodles
Sweet and Sour Pork
Cashew Chicken
Honey Walnut Shrimp
4 oz. bok choy mui/baby bok choi (cleaned and rinsed)
1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup peeled baby shrimps
3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
Method:
Heat up a wok with the cooking oil and saute the chopped garlic until light brown or aromatic. Add the baby shrimps and stir-fry until the shrimps are half-cooked. Add in a pinch of salt to the shrimp, and then follow by the baby bok choy. Quickly stir-fry the vegetables, dish out and serve hot.
Cook’s Notes:
1. Do not overcook your vegetables. They should retain the vitality and crunchiness.
2. For Chinese greens with oyster sauce recipe, please click here.
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I like this type of cute cute little bok choy mui… just easily feed into our mouth compare to the big one…
yum yum…. see if i can persuade my wife to cook for me..
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Sans shrimp, we like having this every now and then, esp. with fried food :) The greens can be a bit bitter for a sweet tooth like me, but bitterness has this “healthy” feeling, doesn’t it?
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I think bok choy mui is nicer than the regular bok choy. I like them.
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why didn i ever think of combining baby bok choy with garlic and shrimp? you are right. for chinese dishes, simplest is the best.
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This looks great. It’s very healthy, but looks filling too.
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Hey Bee!
I am glad you like the book! Can’t wait for you to share some of the recipes on your blog!!
This dish is really simple and healthy I reckon. Sometimes, I just think that Chinese/Asian food is so quick and easy to prepare and that I am lucky to be able to enjoy it in minutes!
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Your whole Beijing Olympics series has been wonderful — great photos and recipes for some of the things we all learned to love at American Chinese restaurants. Well done, Bee!
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I like such simple dish too, delicious and yet healthy!
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I’m loving the Chinese food posts for the Olympics, and this one looks just fantastic.
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i love that book! pretty pictures..and lots of them
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yes..i agree with you. Simple…for freshness….YAY!
I like 菜苗 too - the color looks great too! Reminds me of the jadelite vegetable put to exhibit in NAtional Palace Museum in Taiwan.
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love baby bok choy…they are so tasty on their own…but putting shrimps into it is simply delish!
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that baby bok choy looks soooo good and cute!
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u r right simple is truly best.
we love simple girls. no stress no trouble. just the nice taste
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A wonderful combination! All three ingredients are delicious! Perfect!
Cheers,
Rosa
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I donch eat this choi moi.. but love baby bok choi. Thanks for sharing. :) i always run outta idea what to cook.
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I am on a lookout for easy, healthy dishes to cook for myself, as part of my healthy eating plan.
Thanks for sharing.
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