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Stir Fried Bok Choy with Tofu and Ham

A quick and easy meal is Stir Fried Bok Choy with Tofu and Ham, which I recreated after enjoying it over and over again at the former Cendrillon Restaurant in SoHo, and now at the Purple Yam in Brooklyn. This was inspired by the original created by Chef Romy Dorotan.
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Stir Fried Bok Choy Tofu Ham
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole (6 ounces) extra firm Tofu
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 whole onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 stalks scallion whites, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon from Asian markets or major supermarkets soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water or vegetable soup stock
  • 1 cup cubed ham
  • 1 whole large tomato, sliced
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded bok choy or cabbage
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • for serving: steamed rice

Instructions

 

  • Prepare tofu by slicing in one-inch sized cubes. Coat in bread crumbs. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add half of the vegetable oil in this recipe. Pan fry the tofu cubes for 2 to 3 minutes till bread crumbs are brown. Turn only once. Remove from skillet and drain on parchment paper to remove excess oil.
  • Using the same skillet where you pan-fried the tofu, sauté the onions, garlic and ginger in the remaining cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Add the tomatoes, ham cubes, soy sauce and water (or soup stock). Blend well and let this simmer for a 2 to 3 minutes.
  • When vegetables are soft, add the bok choy and cook for about 2 minutes more or till  soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add  the sesame oil and turn off heat.
  • Arrange stir fried vegetables and ham on a platter. Top with the pan-fried tofu. Serve warm with jasmine white rice.
  • RECIPE ADDITIONS:  If  preferred, add other vegetables or leftover cooked pork, chicken or beef slices available. I have cooked this with carrots, snow peas, green beans, broccoli, edamame, bean sprouts and other greens. If tofu is not convenient, you can omit adding it altogether.

Nutrition

Serving: 100grams | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1435mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg