Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 whole Baby Bok Choy, Sliced In Half Lengthwise
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 whole Oil-packed Anchovies (I Like Agostino Recca)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Lightly Smashed But Intact
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 cups Dry White Wine Or Water
  • FOR THE BREADCRUMBS:
  • 1/2 cups Panko
  • 4 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Zest

Method

  • Heat a medium-sized saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to coat pan, as needed. Add bok choy, cut side down. Brown, about 2-3 minutes, flip and reduce heat to medium.
  • Add butter, anchovies, garlic and red pepper flakes. Once anchovies dissolve, deglaze with white wine. Partially cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally or until bok choy is tender with a slight bite. Add salt to taste. Add water if needed, if too much of sauce evaporates during cooking.
  • While bok choy braises, prepare the breadcrumbs. Add panko, oil and butter to a small nonstick pan. Turn heat to medium. Stir occasionally as pan heats until crumbs are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Plate bok choy. Spoon over braising sauce from pan. Sprinkle over breadcrumbs. Enjoy.