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The BEST and Easiest Korean Bok Choy Kimchi!

May 13, 2019Last Modified: March 24, 2022

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Bok choy kimchi
Korean Bok Choy Kimchi
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I loooove Korean banchan. Banchan is actually my favorite part of a Korean meal. Give me banchan, chopsticks, and rice and I am haaapy!! 🙂 Kimchi is a banchan, and one of the best kimchi's is Bok Choy Kimchi.

Banchan are the side dishes that accompany Korean meals. They are actually an essential part of the meal. If you've ever been to a Korean restaurant, you'll know the feeling of excitement as they bring out various banchan. 🙂

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

Korean bok choy kimchi is one of the best banchan, and I want to say this is THE BEST recipe I have come across for this most delicious of kimchi's!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxbb0uOH8pa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I wish I could say this recipe was mine! However I cannot...my friend Annie Ha shared this with me. Several years ago we had a work potluck luncheon, and Annie's Bok Choy Kimchi was the hit of the potluck! I asked her to share the recipe, and am forever grateful that she did. 🙂

cut up pieces of bok choy on a white plate, sugar, sesame seeds, and Korean red pepper powder in small bowls, bottles of rice vinegar, fish sauce, and sesame oil

You won't believe how easy, how simple, how deliciously amazing this dish is. Cute baby bok choy, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sesame seeds and oil, Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, and fish sauce are all that are needed. I promise...YOU WILL LOVE THIS.

Mature Bok Choy vs. Baby Bok Choy

By the way, bok choy is also known as pak choi and it is a type of Chinese cabbage. The mature bok choy has dark green leaves and long white stems. It differs from the baby bok choy in that the baby version is much smaller and light green in color. I prefer the baby version but the mature version is awesome as well. Please see below for an amazing recipe that calls for the mature version of bok choy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ZZ2BrFhYB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I had lost touch with Annie before but I have an update! We're in touch again and I hope that I have done her proud by showcasing her recipe. The whole world needs to know about this!!! 🙂 Thank you Annie from the bottom of my heart. 🙂

Some Other Banchan Recipes You May Enjoy!

You may also like the following banchan recipes:

Perilla Leaves

Korean Perilla leaves
Perilla leaves

Korean Zucchini Side Dish

Korean Zucchini Side Dish in a skillet
Korean Zucchini Side Dish

Wild Green Onion Kimchi.

Green Onion Kimchi
#18 Korean Wild Green Onion Kimchi (Pa Kimchi)

If you enjoyed this recipe, I would be grateful if you could please rate and comment below!

bok choy kimchi

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

Annie Ha
The MOST Delicious Bok Choy Kimchi Ever!!!!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 79 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 baby bok choy
  • 3 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed
  • 2 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Cut the baby bok choy into bite sized pieces, and rinse with water.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients (garlic, sesame seed and sesame oil, Korean red pepper flakes, rice wine vinegar, and fish sauce) in a bowl.
  • Add the cut baby bok choy to the bowl with the spice ingredients, and stir to combine.
  • Enjoy!!!!

Notes

I'm telling you ...you will love this!!  It's amazing in its simplicity, and absolutely beautiful.  Completely delicious and moreish, and sure to be a favorite!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1152mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6287IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bok Choy
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Comments

  1. Anna Crawford

    September 04, 2019 at 2:14 am

    Hi I am Goin to try this recipe it looks amazing am I ment to ferment this tho? Thanks anna

    Reply
    • Grace

      September 04, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Anna! I'm so so happy that you are going to try this out! No fermentation is required here! Once made though, you'll want to consume it in maybe 2-3 days...if it lasts that long. 🙂 I do hope you'll like it and please let me know how it turns out!! Have a great day!!!
      Grace

      Reply
      • Reddy

        October 25, 2019 at 5:33 pm

        Will it still have the Fermented taste still?? Cuz that’s what i like about it???

        Reply
        • Grace

          October 25, 2019 at 8:35 pm

          Hi there! This one doesn't really have the fermented taste however...I really urge you to try it! It's just got such an incredible flavor it's hard not to like it. 🙂 If you do try I'd love to know your feedback. Thank you so much!!! Happy eating!! Grace

          Reply
  2. Becki

    October 06, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    What a fun twist! I can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Grace

      October 06, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Becki! Thank you so much for your comment! I really hope you like it and would love it if you could let me know what you think. 🙂 Have a great day and thank you again!! Grace

      Reply
  3. Claire Radky

    December 06, 2020 at 7:38 am

    I made this recipe this morning , l have been wanting to try to make kimchi for a while , but l have never tried it , thought this would be a good starter to try , l love it , its not to spicy and l love the rice vinegar in it , like a kimchi salad , so good , next lm going to try the real napa cabbage kimchi , wish me luck 😊

    Reply
    • Grace

      December 06, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Hi Claire! You've made my day! I'm so very happy that you love the Bok Choy Kimchi and took a chance on it! Thanks for taking the time to comment, and I know that your napa cabbage kimchi is going to turn out absolutely great! 🙂 Thanks again and take good care!! Grace

      Reply
  4. Bob

    December 27, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    What would be a good substitute for fish sauce for someone wanting to make this dish vegetarian? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Grace

      December 27, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      Hi Bob! Thanks so much for your question! There was another person who follows a vegan diet who subbed miso paste and soy sauce for the fish sauce with EXCELLENT results! Perhaps you can try this? If you do make it I would love if you could give me your feedback...it would be greatly appreciated! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and Happy New Year!! Grace

      Reply
  5. Happy Gazoo

    April 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    This Boy Choy Kimchi is over and above PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. Cabbage and Bok Choy is my favorite veggie and this takes it over the top. Great on rice, on sandwiches, by itself or as a condiment. I will be sure to have a container of this in my fridge at all times -- it's THAT good! Thanks so much for sharing this! (And no, I was not paid for this review 🙂

    Reply
    • Grace

      April 19, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      Hello!! I am OVER THE MOON HAPPY that you enjoyed this Bok Choy Kimchi so much! Thank you for trying it out and taking the time to provide feedback. Please know sincerely grateful and thankful I am for YOU! All the very BEST to you always!! Grace

      Reply
      • Happy Gazoo

        May 13, 2021 at 10:46 am

        5 stars
        This truly is delicious - looking forward to making more of your recipes. Thank you again for posting this and have a gorgeous day!!! 🙂

        Reply
        • Grace

          May 13, 2021 at 5:24 pm

          Hello! How very very kind of you ...you have MADE MY DAY! I'm just so pleased that you enjoy this so much. I'm super super grateful for you!! Wishing you an awesome day as well!!

          Reply
  6. MsLinda

    January 04, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    OH. My. Goodness!! This is so delicious. I admit when I saw vinegar in the list I was doubtful as I've never used vinegar in a kimchi before. And sesame oil can be overpowering sometimes. Even using mature bok choy that I had on hand this is great! Not overly spicy and perfect balance of sweet and sour. I has a permanent place in my greens rotation. Thank You!

    Reply
    • Grace

      January 04, 2023 at 6:59 pm

      Hi Ms Linda! You have no idea how happy I am that you liked this recipe so much! I'm so grateful for you taking the time to try it and to come and post your comments here. I've not tried it with mature bok choy...but now I need to! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Happy New Year!! Grace

      Reply

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