BOK CHOY! Have you ever tried it? It is really an amazing vegetable. When I am cutting it up for the base of a nice stir fry, it is hard to not gobble it all down. It is sweetish, and juicy . . . what’s not to like? I usually make up a little raw appetizer skewer of the bok choy, mushrooms, and red pepper to whet the appetite of my favorite diner – not that he needs any encouragement!
There is always some pasta and chicken leftover from the Chicken Cacciatore, and this is a delightful change of pace. The carefully-sautéed almonds and sesame seeds are a nice touch, and a sprinkle of sesame oil really brings out the oriental-ness of this dish.
Don’t be intimidated by the huge size of a stalk of bok choy. I use about half of one at a time, and the other half lasts at least a week in the refrigerator. Sometimes there are smaller stalks, and there is also Baby Bok Choy, but I haven’t seen the Baby Bok Choy here yet. There is a market in Tucson (17th Street Market) that has it, but I don’t get up there very often.
Adventures of Dorrie Anne 
If I am not hungry when I open your posts, I sure am by the time I finish reading them. 🙂
LikeLike
Hi Judy – I read your posts every day, but didn’t know you were here! Welcome! I’m honored to have you! I am in awe of your outdoorsyness! ;->
LikeLike
I love the addition of sesame seeds there.
LikeLike
I didn’t think quickly enough, or I could have toasted them with the almonds. I get just plain unshelled sesame seeds in five-pound bags, so there are plenty. (Good on cereal, too!)
LikeLike
The Bok Choy sold here are usually small and pretty. Never come across the really huge ones people talk about. I love Bok Choy too. Great veggie for stir fries!
LikeLike
Veggies that taste good and also last in the fridge are a huge bonus for a single gal!
LikeLike
You betcha’. You’ll love it!
LikeLike
What a delicious looking dish! And I love bok choy, too.
One year I grew baby bok choy. It’s the perfect size for a home kitchen!
I would not have thought of serving linguini with it. Great idea! 🙂
LikeLike
I always cook a whole pound of pasta at one time. It goes with so many things, and the very tail end goes into soups!
LikeLike
I was just at the market yesterday and almost bought some bok choy. This is a message that I should go back and pick some up. I agree – it is amazingly delicious.
LikeLike
Right you are! Give it a whirl every chance you get. It is super easy, and so versatile – lovely stalk and pretty leaves!
LikeLike