baby bok choy with mint and orange

July 9, 2013 • Nancy Wolfson-Moche

The baby variety of bok choy is smaller, more monochromatic with a more subtle flavor. My children wrap the leaves around the oranges and cry, “surprise” as they bite into each juicy mouthful!

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INgredients

1 head baby bok choy

a  few sprigs mint

1 clementine, tangerine or eating orange

Process

Wash the bok choy and mint well.

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Chop the bok choy into bite-sized chunks, discarding any yellowed leaves.

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Pour water into a medium-sized stainless steel skillet until it is about one inch high. Add a pinch of sea salt and bring to a boil.

When the water is boiling, add the bok choy pieces.

Immerse them for about one minute and then, when they are a brighter color green, remove with a skimmer.

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Chop the mint.

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Peel the orange and cut into sections.

Place the baby bok choy on a plate and garnish with the mint and orange sections.

Icing on the Cake: Testimonials

I’m very impressed by all the elements you are able to pack into the lesson without it seeming at all overwhelming: the review, the actual cooking skills, the creativity of coming up with their own dishes, the chance to present their creations, the opportunity to learn about and share thoughts on something else (in last week’s case, the feelings represented in the book), the execution of their  jobs, the responsibility for one’s station/implements and the overall following of directions…..all without losing the fun quotient. No wonder the kids love coming!  You’ve really created something special so kudos to you!

- T.