Siew Pak Choy

The Chinese green vegetables are called choy. One of the most common choy is the pak choy which comes in a few varieties.


There's the white stem, the green stem or the baby which is my favorite. It's also know as siew pak choy which is much sweeter in taste and can be served whole.



Siew Pak Choy


400 gm siew pak choy
6 cloves garlic, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 shallots, sliced
1/2 tsp shredded ginger
3 tbsp oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
small pot of boiling water

1. Clean the siew pak choy thoroughly.
2. Blanch the choy in the pot of boiling water and drain.
3. Put on serving plate.
   
4. Heat oil in the wok.
5. Fry the sliced garlic till golden brown and dish out.
6. Saute the shallots, ginger and chopped garlic till fragrant.
7. Add in the oyster sauce and a tbsp of water from the pot for a minute.
8. Dish out and place on top of siew pak choy.
9. Garnish with the sliced garlic and serve hot with rice.