Stir fry pak choi and rice is a delightful dish that originates from Trinidad. This dish can be prepared within 30 minutes with minimal ingredients, making it an ideal option for those who lead busy lives. The simplicity of the dish is what makes it a favorite amongst Trinidadians, who often serve it with rice, roti, bake, or even crackers.
The dish is made with fresh pak choi, which is a type of Chinese cabbage that is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium. The pak choi is washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces before it is stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The result is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick dinner option or a dish to impress your guests, stir fry pak choi is sure to please.
Prep Time: 10minutes
Cook Time: 20minutes
Total Time: 30minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 5 head pak choi
- 1 pimento pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Boil the rice in water until soft. When done, strain and set aside. Separate the leaves of the pak choi and wash them.
- Chop the pak choi, about one inch thick. In a deep pot, saute the onion, pimento, and garlic in a little oil.
- Cook until the onion is soft and slightly golden. Add the chopped pak choi. Allow to steam until soft. Mix often. But do not let the pak choi overcook because it loses it natural taste.
- Pour in a serving bowl and set aside.
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Pak Choi and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 5 head pak choi
- 1 pimento pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Boil the rice in water until soft. When done, strain and set aside. Separate the leaves of the pak choi and wash them.
- Chop the pak choi, about one inch thick. In a deep pot, saute the onion, pimento, and garlic in a little oil.
- Cook until the onion is soft and slightly golden. Add the chopped pak choi. Allow to steam until soft. Mix often. But do not let the pak choi overcook because it loses it natural taste.
- Pour in a serving bowl and set aside.
