Side and small plates
Vegetarian/Vegan
Asian
Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Vegetarian
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Gluten-free friendly
Low carbohydrate
Low fat
Grilled Pak Choi with Five-Spice Dressing

2

5 mins

Pak choi (bok choy) halves charred until smoky and tender, then drizzled with a punchy dressing of black vinegar, fresh ginger, soy sauce and Chinese five-spice. It's a quick, colourful vegetable side that's naturally low in calories and fat, and it goes perfectly with the steamed fish or stir-fries.

Ingredients
  • 2 large pak choi (around 500g total), halved lengthways
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 2 tsp black rice vinegar (or rice vinegar for gluten-free)
  • 10g fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1½ tsp reduced-salt soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice
Needed kitchenware
Instructions

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Rinse the pak choi halves well, getting between the leaves to remove any grit, then pat dry. Brush the cut sides with the oil.

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Heat the griddle pan over a high heat. Cook the pak choi cut-side down until charred (3–4 minutes), then turn and cook until the stems are just tender (2–3 minutes).

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Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, five-spice and 1 tbsp water.

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Arrange the pak choi on a plate, spoon over the dressing and serve.

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Air fryer option: Cook the oiled halves at 200c (6–8 minutes), turning halfway.

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Storage information

Best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 day and eaten cold or reheated briefly. Not suitable for freezing.

Tip

Serve with: The Cantonese Steamed Fish, Chinese-Style Poached Chicken or any stir-fry.

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Quick and easy (<30 mins total)
Budget-friendly
Beginner

Abbi

Head Chef

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