Otsuji Vegetables (Choi sum, bok
choy, gai choy, etc)
Yield: 4-5 ½ cup servings
1 bunch Cooked
Green vegetable
2 Tbsp Olive
oil
1 Tbsp Minced
garlic
T/T Salt
and pepper
Big pinch Hawaiian/sea salt or regular salt for
boiling water (sea salt recommended)
1. Add big pinch of sea salt to a large/medium pot of water. Next, place large/medium pot on stove. Cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil.
2. While water is heating up, clean and cut vegetables into
one-inch strips/pieces.
3. Once water is boiling, add vegetables to
water and cook for about 3-5 minutes (or until it is bright green).
4. Once bright green, place in ice bath or cold water to prevent vegetables from overcooking.
5. Remove vegetables from ice/cold water and drain excess
water.
6. Add olive oil and garlic to a cold fry pan. Heat pan until there is a slight garlic aroma and then mix in cooked green vegetables.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
