Steam-Sauteed Asian Greens

After visiting Phan Farm's organic veggie stand, try this EASY recipe for a delicious side dish of Asian greens.... just like Mom used to make.

2 bunches Baby bok choy or Tatsoi, washed, drained and cut into 2" pieces
2 cloves garlic
4 1/8" slices fresh ginger root
1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 c to 1c Water to cover bottom of pan
Sesame oil (optional)
Soy Sauce (optional)
White pepper

Place vegetable oil and water in a wok or large saute pan
Heat oil and water mixture until you see stean rising
Add garlic and ginger
Stir for about a minute to infuse the flavor into the water/oil mixture
Add vegetables and cover
Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add a few drops of sesame oil, a dash of soy and white pepper
Cook an additional minute or two
Serve with any poultry or fish dish, and and a bowl of brown or white rice

Alternative Preparation:
If you don't mind the oil spatters on the stove...
Omit the water above
Heat the oil
Add ginger and garlic and infuse the oil
Saute uncovered until tender.
Continue with remaining steps above.

Cook with a Kick:
For a little heat, add Chinese chinese chili oil during the steaming or sauteing process.