Stupidly smiple: Braised Baby Bok Choi

this is essentially the way Chinese restaurants 'round here make it. . .

But but they leave the butter out. Usually it is lightly thickened, and I like to make it with a bunch of fresh minced garlic. Wonderful!

 
I love braising certain veggies.Here is a recipe for Brussels Sprouts that we love

Brussels Sprouts Braised in Cream

1 lb Brussels sprouts
3 Tbsp. sweet butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 of a fresh lemon juice
Trim sprouts, cut into quarters. Melt butter in a heavy pan, add sprouts, salt and pepper. Cook until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in the cream, stir and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook until sprouts are soft but hold together, about 30 minutes. Remove the cover, add the lemon juice and stir. Cook uncovered for a few minutes to further reduce the cream to a glaze, serve hot.. Yum!

 
I've been drizzling with oil, salt and pepper and tossing on the grill to char. Take it off and

put in a covered bowl to steam until everything else is ready. Really good!

 
Today I used the same braising technique for broccoli and poured it over farro. Lovely.

I'm thinking a bit of tofu would be good here too. (Trying to increase my protein levels.)

 
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