Boiled and served as a simple side with a drizzle of soy sauce

Boiled and served as a simple side with a drizzle of soy sauce recipe videos

This is a simple, healthy side dish made by boiling a vegetable, most commonly bok choy, and serving it with a light drizzle of soy sauce. It's a staple in Chinese home cooking, where the focus is on preserving the natural flavor and crisp texture of the fresh vegetable.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates, making it a light, nutrient-dense addition to a meal. It provides a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and potassium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	290 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Vitamin C	28 mg
Vitamin A	3500 IU
Calcium	75 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (170 g) of boiled bok choy with 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This preparation method is a perfect example of the Chinese culinary principle of 'qing dan' (清淡), which values light, clean, and fresh flavors that highlight the ingredient's natural taste rather than masking it.