How to Microwave Bok Choy

Bok Choy is cooked and served in a glass Anyday dish, featuring tender, steamed bok choy perfect for adding to stir-fries, soups, or as a healthy side dish.

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

1-2 mins

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If you're in the hunt for a quick, nutritious side dish, bok choy should be on your list. When cooked in the microwave, bok choy transforms into a tender, vibrant green delight in minutes. Serve it with white rice, add to ramen noodle soups, or toss it into a quick curry!

Bok choy, a staple in Asian cuisine, is known for its crisp texture and flavor profile that's a cross between spinach and mild cabbage. It's loaded with nutrients, keeps well in the fridge, and just needs the help of a few pantry staples to truly shine.

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What You’ll Need

The Medium Shallow Dish

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The Strainer

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Makes

2 bok choy (halved)

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‏‏‎ ‎Wattage

1100w

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

2 bok choy (halved)

Preparation

Place the baby potatoes in an Anyday dish and rinse thoroughly under cold tap water. Using the Anyday Strainer, strain the excess water.
After straining, cover the dish with the lid (knob lifted).
Cook in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until it turns a vibrant green and the white parts begin to soften.
Season to taste or use as part of a dish. See our serving suggestions for delicious ideas.

Serving suggestions & tips

A little spice: Mix with chili crunch and sesame seeds.
Hummus: Mix with garlic hummus, and top with lime juice and fresh chopped parsley
Garlic butter: Top with a mixture of room temperature butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley.
Sweet umami: Mix with fish sauce, chili flakes, and maple syrup.

Recipe notes

After rinsing the bok choy, don’t dry it before microwaving! The leftover moisture helps steaming the greens.
Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

Microwave Match Up: Bok Choy

See for yourself— microwaving bok choy is simply faster, start to finish.

Appliance	Cook Time
Microwave in an Anyday dish	1-2 mins
Oven*	7-15 mins
Stovetop*	5-15 mins
Grill	5-15 mins

*Includes preheat time

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All you need to know about microwaving bok choy

How long does it take to cook bok choy in the microwave?

Ingredient	Cook Time
2 bok choy (halved)	1-2 mins
4 bok choy Ihalved)	2-3 mins
6 bok choy (halved)	4-5 mins

Cook time calculated for 1100w microwave

Usually, it takes approximately 1-2 minutes to microwave 2 heads of bok choy to perfection. To determine if it's done, watch for vibrant green hues and slightly softened, yet crunchy, white portions. You can also check by gently piercing the white stems with a fork; they should be tender without turning mushy.

Can you cook sliced bok choy in the microwave?

Yes, you can. Whether they are sliced or halved, using the same quantity of heads will require approximately the same cooking time. We recommend stirring halfway to ensure even cooking.