Bok Choy Pesto With Cilantro And Black Sesame Seed Food

SESAME SOY BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place the bok choy in a colander and rinse with cold water, rubbing any grit or dirt from between the leaves; pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
• Cut each bok choy in half lengthwise.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy in a single layer cut side down and cook without stirring until the bottoms start to brown, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip the bok choy over and cook until the stalks begin to soften but still have some crunch (the leaves will be wilted), about 2 additional minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add the sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 30 seconds or until slightly thickened whisking constantly (don't burn the garlic!).
• Add bok choy back to the skillet and turn with tongs until the sauce glazes each bok choy halve.
• Transfer to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

BLACK BEAN MARINATED TOFU CAKES WITH STEAMED BOK CHOY

Steps:

• For the sauce, whisk the honey, chili sauce, black bean sauce, oil, garlic and ginger in a 9 inch baking dish until combined. Add the tofu and marinate for at least 10 minutes, or longer for more flavor. Remove the tofu and scape marinade off. Reserve the marinade!
• Spray a non stick skillet with cooking oil and brown the tofu on both sides, approximately 3 minutes per side. Brush some sauce over the tofu, turn again and brush once more, cooking for 1 more minute. Set aside.
• Warm the remaining sauce in a small skillet over low heat.
• Steam the bok choy just until bright green, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook!
• Place the bok choy on serving plates.
• Top the bok choy with the tofu and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

SESAME BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Wash bok choy. Cut stems AND tops into about 1-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine last 7 ingredients and mix well.
• Add bok choy to the dressing and toss to coat.
• Place in a hot wok or large pan and stir-fry over med-high heat for about 8 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached.

SESAME SALMON FILLETS AND BOK CHOY

Steps:

• In shallow dish, combine sesame seeds, grated ginger, peppercorns and salt.
• In another dish, lightly beat egg.
• Dip each salmon fillet into egg, letting excess drip off.
• Gently press into sesame mixture, turning to coat.
• In large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook salmon, turning once, for 4 to 8 minutes or until golden.
• Transfer to plate.
• Wipe out skillet.
• Add bok choy, red pepper, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil to pan; cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until bok choy is wilted.
• Arrange salmon over bok choy; cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.