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November 30, 2014

Szechuan Bok Choy

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Szechuan Bok Choy

Over the past two decades, Robin Robertson has written more than 20 cookbooks. Each one is packed with tons of easy-to-follow, foolproof and approachable recipes, so it’s no wonder that each book she releases is a huge hit with her loyal and ever-growing fan base. Based on her volume alone, she’s like the Stephen King of vegan cookbooks.

Her latest release, Vegan Without Borders, is her most personal collection to date, and represents her voluminous experience and expertise with global cuisine from working in restaurants, travelling, gathering insights from friends and colleagues for the past 25 years and writing the “Global Vegan” column for VegNews magazine for the past decade.

What Robin calls a “pastiche of plant-based delights from all over the world,” VWB is a gorgeous hardcover cookbook packed with tons of easy-to-make recipes that celebrate cuisines from more than 20 countries across Europe, Africa, India, Asia and the Americas. Dishes like Papri Chaat from India, Black-Eyed Pea Fritters (Akara) from western Africa, Pissaladière from France, Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower from the Middle East and Pho Chay from Vietnam all have simple instructions, and about half of the recipes are accompanied by gorgeous, full-color photos.

Vegan Without Borders, by Robin Robertson

Since I tend to gravitate towards making East Asian and Southeast Asian dishes (they almost never have dairy, and meat and fish is always easy to sub out), I decided to make Robin’s Szechuan Bok Choy from VWB first. This easy-to-make recipe has about 10 ingredients and can be made in under 20 minutes. The sauce oozes into the nooks and crannies of the bok choy, and presents a perfect balance of sweet, spicy and salty flavors. The kind folks over at Andrews McMeel Publishing have not only allowed me to share Robin’s recipe here, but are also offering a giveaway of the book through this post!

The winner of this giveaway is Christine … congrats and thanks to all who entered!

To enter for a chance to win a copy of Robin’s Vegan Without Borders, simply leave in the comments section below your favorite type of global cuisine, including your email or some way to contact you in case you are the winner. I’ll randomly choose a winner on December 7. This giveaway is open worldwide … good luck!

Szechuan Bok Choy

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Szechuan Bok Choy from Vegan Without Borders by Robin Robertson

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Szechuan Bok Choy


  • Author: robin robertson
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Description

From Vegan Without Borders: Easy Everyday Meals from Around the World by Robin Robertson, Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC.

This easy but flavorful stir-fry is typical of the cuisine of the Szechuan province of China. Made with bok choy, it’s a delicious side dish but you could add strips of tofu or seitan and serve it over rice to make it a satisfying meal. This stir-fry is also delicious made with broccoli, green beans, or asparagus.


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds baby bok choy, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 4 scallions, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon natural sugar

Instructions

Heat the grapeseed oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and shallots and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until almost tender. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, red pepper flakes, and sugar and stir-fry until the bok choy is tender and nicely coated with the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.

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  1. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Love the dish and photos, so pretty! It's just too difficult to choose one type of global cuisine…but I guess it would be indian cuisine for me 😀 I couldn't get through winter without some delicious curries, pakoras and garlic naan.

    Reply
  2. Yani says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    So excited to try these recipes and expand my flavor platte.

    Reply
  3. Diana @ VeggieNextDoor says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Any curries – from India, Thailand, Japan etc

    Reply
  4. zazazu says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I like most types of cuisine but Indian is closest to the top!

    msred5 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  5. Hayley Wyatt says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I like most cuisines but Thai is my favourite.

    hayley.wyatt@kcl.ac.uk

    Reply
  6. Anne says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Thai green & red curries, Pad Thai, Tom Kha Gai – spicy coconut soup. Yum yum yum….
    Anne / menata9@gmail.com

    Reply
  7. wolfeyfam says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Amazing Photo!!! Impossible to pick one favorite cuisine; easier to pick one I don't like, LOL!!

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I'm with you with loving to make Asian food. crpntrs@hotmail.com

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Your review just bumped this cookbook to top of my Christmas wish list! But I can't choose a favourite world cuisine! It's the variety and exploration I love. (dawn.coned@gmail.com)

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    This sounds like the perfect dish. I love Asian style dishes! And I just love Bok Choy. One of my favorite's is Sichuan Red Oil Wontons. (ricanhavic11@aol.com)

    Reply
  11. bjthompso says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I would have to say my favorite cuisine is Thai -love the coconut and the spice, though Mexican is a close second. bjthompso@comcast.net

    Reply
  12. Yodamom says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I make a lot of Japanese and Korean dishes veganized. I am an international food flavor fan so i really eat them all. I can't wait to get my grabby hands on this book

    Reply
  13. Ebony Robinson says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Wow! I didn't know this cookbook was coming out, but now it's on my radar. Thai is my favorite type of food. I love the spicy coconut-infused flavors of Thai cuisine. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

    Reply
  14. Hardy Party says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I love all kinds, I think Italian or Greek would probably be my favorites. sondi.hardy@gmail.com

    Reply
  15. Alison says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Ethiopian food is my absolute favorite, Indian would be a close second. Both have very bold flavors, yet are quite simple to prepare. I am also lucky enough to live in a city with great restaurant options for both if I'm feeling lazy 🙂

    Alison – alfriz20@yahoo.com

    Reply
  16. Erin SR says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Mmmmm, I love many different kinds of world cuisine – maybe Latin American food best?

    Also, a question about your preparation of the recipe – those red chilis are beautiful in the picture. I assume you used them in place of the red chili flakes? What kind are they? I imagine it's obvious, but appreciate your patience…

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      November 30, 2014 at 11:34 pm

      Yep, I used dried thai chilis in place of red pepper flakes here — I have a huge bag in my pantry that I picked up in Chinatown ages ago.

      Reply
  17. NettyCrocker says

    November 30, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Indian is my favorite although my best friend thinks I'll change my mind at first taste of Ethiopian! jmnettygirl18@hotmail.com

    Reply
  18. Jacky DLT says

    November 30, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I love Japanese food and prefer to make it myself to ensure no fishy contaminants, so I can't wait to try your recipes! jackydlt at gmail dot com

    Reply
  19. bitt says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:32 am

    Vietnamese!

    bittofraw@gmail.com

    Reply
  20. Elle says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:50 am

    I love your apron, and the teapot! Stunning photos, as always. 🙂

    It's difficult, but if I had to select just one favourite cuisine, I'd have to say Italian. Japanese and Indian are very close runners-up, though!

    Gmail: danielle.c.jones

    Reply
  21. Devorah says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Just picked up some bok choy, can't wait to try this.

    Reply
  22. Rebecca says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:54 am

    I'm a fan of all kinds of ethnic food but I'd probably say that my favorite is Indian..

    BeccaMFerguson@hotmail.com

    Reply
  23. Jessica says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:11 am

    My favorite kind is Japanese, but I really like all kinds of food!
    E-mail: Jessica28@gmail.com

    Reply
  24. Sushma P says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:15 am

    I'm a vegetarian raised in India so of course Indian cuisine,mostly because it has lots of option for vegetarians.My second favorite is Japanese.
    sushart4[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  25. Mia says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:47 am

    I love food from all regions, but if I have to pick a favourite I will go with Indian 🙂

    Reply
  26. Jennifer says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    This Bok Choy looks amazing! I think I am really particial to Chinese cuisine, but my husband doesn't love it nearly as much as me. I love all types of dim sum, while my husband doesn't share my love of stuff wrapped in wheat. What's wrong with him? XD
    on3sonicbite (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  27. sralstonstark says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Indian food is probably my favorite.

    sralstonstark@hotmail.com

    Reply
  28. Amanda J says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Ethiopian meals are so beautiful and intricately spiced. I also enjoy Thai cuisine.

    Reply
  29. Deborah says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:45 am

    It is so hard to choose, but hard pressed I'd have to say India, and after that Italian, but I dwell into all kinds. mail@deborah.dk

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    If I'm cooking, Japanese is my favorite. If I'm going out, I love Thai.
    mochikid@hotmail.com

    Reply
  31. Aimee B. says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    It's very difficult to choose just one type of cuisine, but I'd have to say Chinese is at the top of my list. 🙂 aimeesavon@hotmail.com

    Reply
  32. Anna Starostinetskaya says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I'm Russian and while my native cuisine is difficult to veganize, my mushroom stroganoff has been my biggest success yet. My vote goes for the challenge of Russian cuisine.

    Reply
  33. leslie says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    They are all so wonderful. But Vietnamese wins for us.

    Reply
  34. Sabrina says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Italian and Mexican are my favorites, but I'm trying to branch out and have recently been trying more European recipes. I would *love* to get my hands on this book and expand my cooking horizons even more!

    Reply
  35. Michelle Blanken says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I love Ethiopian food! Injera forever <3 Plus eating with hands is the best

    Reply
  36. farmersmarketvegan says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    I'm a big fan of French-inspired lately! ali.seiter@gmail.com

    Reply
  37. Shannon says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    My husband and I love Vietnamese and Mediterranean foods the most. The best way to get me is by email and you can reach me at pumpkinsfan76@gmail.com

    Reply
  38. sparrow girl says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I love Middle Eastern food! underthewaterfallofgrace@gmail.com

    Reply
  39. Ashley says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I love Mexican food! Thanks for the chance to win! ammauceri@gmail.com

    Reply
  40. Stephanie Jordan says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:43 am

    Definitely Thai!
    drj98@me.com

    Reply
  41. Purnima Barve says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:23 am

    I am not sure if my previous comment went through, that's why I am commenting again. My apologies for duplicate, if both go through.

    My favorite global cuisine is Vietnamese.

    punima.barve@gmail.com

    Reply
  42. karokreations says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:33 am

    Me too I cook a lot of Since East Asian and Southeast Asian dishes. It's so good and also pretty cheap to make – specially when you do your groceries at the Asian market!

    karo.roy@hotmail.ca

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:02 am

    Spanish and Greek…

    Reply
  44. ella says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I'd have to say Italian and Thai are my faves.

    ellaetc@gmail.com

    Reply
  45. Julia Taylor says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:32 am

    I really love Vietnamese food! 🙂

    julia.taylor92@gmail.com

    Reply
  46. Laura K says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:31 am

    Thai Food kiowskil@sbcglobal.net or Laura Tamplen Kiowski on Facebook
    Thanks again love your cookbooks!

    Reply
  47. Deborah Kane says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I'm looking to keep my plant based diet interesting, and can't wait to get this book!

    Reply
  48. Jayne says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I love Italian food a lot. Pastas, salads, desserts… everything Italian.

    Reply
  49. kimberley says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    i looove indian food!!!

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    My cookbook wishlist is getting dangerously long!
    I absolutely love Indian food, but Italian is probably my favorite, since it's the food I was brought up on.
    nophie_w-v@hotmail.com

    Reply
  51. Daniëlle says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Yay! A world wide open give away, nice 🙂
    My favorite global cuisine? It depends so much on the season and my mood where I'm in.. But generally I think Italian and Mexican cuisine are the ones I'm inspired most by.
    But I also love Moroccan, Indian and Thai cuisine.
    info @ plantaardigheidjes.nl
    Best wishes!
    Danielle

    Reply
  52. Jenny says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Cuisine from the Indian subcontinent is my go-to and favorite. Plus anything that can be made into a soup.

    Reply
  53. s says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I always love Italian food! How can you go wrong with tomato sauce?!!? Indian is delicious, too!

    Reply
  54. Lakshmi Dove says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    i just love Indian food and Asian.

    Reply
  55. M says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Definitely Burmese. It incorporates Chinese, Thai and Indian and includes to much regional diversity.

    Reply
  56. Carol Schmoker says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    My favorite is a tie between Indian and Thai
    schmokercarol@gmail.com

    Reply
  57. karokreations says

    December 3, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Me too i cook a lot of Since East Asian and Southeast Asian dishes! It's so good and also pretty cheap to make, specially when you make your groceries at the asian market.

    Reply
  58. Annette&Bob says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Hands down…Thai!! ~ amlewis08@gmail.com

    Reply
  59. April McLean says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    So hard to choose, but I would say Indian and Thai are tied for my all time faves!

    Reply
  60. Barb says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Mmm. Thai…Vietnamese…Japanese. Nothing says comfort like a giant bowl of miso.

    Reply
  61. Mary says

    December 3, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    My favourite is Chinese food since it's what I grew up with. Cantonese food to be specific. But other than that, I could hardly pick. Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Ethiopian…they all have fantastic foods!

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    December 4, 2014 at 2:44 am

    My favorite ethnic vegan cuisine is Armenian! Observant Armenian Christians eat almost all vegan during lent. The dishes are spectacular! (Green71324@yahoo.com)

    Reply
  63. marfigs says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I love African food – simple, easy to find ingredients that turn into delicious, hearty meals with the right prep and spices. Yum! marfigsmunchies@gmail.com

    Reply
  64. rosewendy says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:35 am

    I love the variety of spicy dishes found in Indian cuisine.
    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

    Reply
  65. Rachel says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I tend to cook thai, but would love to try others. rachel38.slater@gmail.com

    Reply
  66. Michelle says

    December 4, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    It is hard for me to pick just one, I love Greek, Mexican, Asian and Italian.

    Reply
  67. Anonymous says

    December 4, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Love your blog! And can't wait to try the bok choy recipe. You've got me thinking. I can say my favorite protein is beans, but my favorite cuisine. . . for today I'll choose Thai. (This is funny, because it's not a very beany cuisine!) Thanks.
    s@berkowitz.org

    Reply
  68. Eva Nemec says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Ahhh….well my favorite was ALWAYS Italian HANDS DOWN. But it's so hard, expensive, and time consuming to recreate my italian favorites as a commuting college student (sniff, I miss you, lasagna), so I guess I'll have to change my favorite to Mexican! But I'm also loving Asian flavors. Really, the only cuisine I'm not too keen on is Indian, which is ironically the vegan staple!

    Email: evilnemec@yahoo.com

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  69. christine says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    How can it be possible to have one favourite cuisine?????????? There are so many out there, and most have something I love! I guess I would have to choose Indian as it encompasses such a very broad spectrum of flavours – many of it naturally vegetarian/vegan, from simple dosas to highly complex curried dishes, mild to crazy hot, sweet to sour – yes, I guess it would have to be Indian:)
    cadugdale@gmail.com

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  70. AG says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    There isn't any cuisine in the world that I do not like. Still I have my favourites, of course. I love Turkish food. There is always something surprising in Turkish cuisine. I absolutely LOVE that complex alchemy of Indian food, subtlety of Thai food, vibrancy of Moroccan food and the freshness of Mediterranean cuisine. Shall I go on? :)vegfusion101@gmail.com

    Reply
  71. Cindy Buteyn says

    December 7, 2014 at 11:28 am

    I love the bold bright flavors of both Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Really, I love just about anything with ginger, garlic and heat. cdbuteyn@yahoo.com

    Reply
  72. T Iv. says

    December 7, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Mexican
    gabrielle(dot)sollis(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  73. Małgosia says

    December 7, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Itakian in my favourite, however it needs a lot of veganizing, I not always have an idea how to do it.
    malgosia(dot)wojdat@gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  74. Mirjana says

    December 7, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Italian
    mirjana(dot)ivanisevic(at)yahoo(dot)com

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