Bok Choy also is known as Pop Chow, Pak Choi in Jamaica is a Chinese variety of cabbage that is popular in Jamaica.
Growing up in Jamaica, my mother mostly prepared it steamed as a side dish. She also cooked it with Callaloo, saltfish, or chop suey!
Jamaican Bok Choy Recipe
The type of bok choy that we prepared in Jamaica was the large kind that has dark green leaves with large white stalks at the bottom. You can prepare the entire vegetable, the flavor is mild and it is delicious served as a stir fry, salad, steamed, or boiled in soups.
Here in the USA, we also prepare baby bok choy with is a smaller, younger version of regular bok choy, it is harvested earlier than regular bok choy and it also has a mild flavor.
Bok choy is sold at most grocery stores all year round, it can also be found at Asian supermarkets. Choose leaves that are vibrant green and not wilted.
Jamaican Bok Choy Ingredients
- Bok Choy
- Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Green Onion
- Tomato
- Thyme
- Red Bell Pepper
- Carrot
- Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- Vegan Bouillon
How To Prepare Jamaican Bok Choy Recipe?
- Cut the root end off your bok choy, separate each stalk from the base, and rinse each leaf under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cut bok choy into 1/4 inch slices. Prepare all the veggies. Set aside
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, green onion, bell pepper, thyme, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, carrot, vegan bouillon, bok choy, Scotch pepper, and stir.
- Bok choy will wilt and release its own liquid. Cover saucepan and reduce heat. Cook until bok choy is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Other Vegan Steamed Vegetables To Prepare
- Vegan Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Braised Kale And Tomatoes
- Steamed Cabbage
- Southern Style Green Beans And Potatoes
- Southern-Style Mixed Greens
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Course: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
(Per serving)- Energy: 81 kcal / 339 kJ
- Fat: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbs: 10 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 20 min
- Ready in: 35 min
- For: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound bok choy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into slices
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 whole Scotch Bonnet pepper, or 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 vegan bouillon cube
Instructions
- Cut the root end off your bok choy, separate each stalk from the base, and rinse each leaf under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cut bok choy into 1/4 inch slices. Prepare all the veggies. Set aside
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, green onion, bell pepper, thyme, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, carrot, vegan bouillon, bok choy, Scotch pepper, and stir.
- Bok choy will wilt and release its own liquid. Cover saucepan and reduce heat. Cook until bok choy is tender, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately
This is my go-to bok choy recipe … reminds me of my childhood. I’ve made it several times – always delicious!!
I am going to try this healthy recipe it looks so nutritious and very delicious
This Jamaican Bok Choy recipe was absolutely easy and delicious! Yes, having the ingredients chopped and ready to go in the wok was helpful. I added a little ginger to mine, otherwise I followed the recipe. I’m not a big fan of vegetables and this I would eat regularly! Thank you!
Because of the step-by-step directions, it would be so easy to cook! Thank you so much for sharing!
The Jamaican Bok Choy recipe sounds absolutely delicious! The author’s clear instructions and enticing description make me eager to give it a try. I can’t wait to experience the flavors of Jamaican cuisine in this unique and healthy dish.
I’ve never know how to cook bok choy. I am so curious to make this recipe for my family!
In the Philippines we call it pechay :) We have a similar dish too! Delicious.
I’ve never made bok choy but see it all the time in stores. I’d love to try this!
This looks absolutely delicious and tasty! What is make more perfect is that it’s easy to prepare! Can’t wait to try this out
I love how easy, and delicious this recipe is, and I can’t wait to make this at home.