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Published on August 11, 2020
by Michelle Blackwood, RN

This steamed Jamaican Bok Choy recipe is easy to prepare and flavorful. It is delicious as a side dish, chopped bok choy is cooked with onion, garlic, thyme, carrots, bell pepper, and green onion.

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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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

Michelle Blackwood, RN

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.

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23 Comments

Tiffany
September 6, 2023

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This is my go-to bok choy recipe … reminds me of my childhood. I’ve made it several times – always delicious!!

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Angelique
August 12, 2023

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I am going to try this healthy recipe it looks so nutritious and very delicious
Ruth
July 9, 2023

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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!
Zab Zaria
June 22, 2023

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Because of the step-by-step directions, it would be so easy to cook! Thank you so much for sharing!
Monidipa
June 21, 2023

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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.
Catalina
June 21, 2023

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I’ve never know how to cook bok choy. I am so curious to make this recipe for my family!
Joline
June 21, 2023

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In the Philippines we call it pechay :) We have a similar dish too! Delicious.
Monica
June 21, 2023

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I’ve never made bok choy but see it all the time in stores. I’d love to try this!
Richelle Milar
June 21, 2023

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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
Gervin Khan
June 20, 2023

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I love how easy, and delicious this recipe is, and I can’t wait to make this at home.