Bok Choy with Chile, Garlic, and Ginger

This recipe can be made with baby bok choy or regular bok choy sliced lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
It goes well with tofu, steamed fish, or meatloaf.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 red jalapeno chile, seeded (optional) and thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 pound baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons water
• Coarse salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook jalapeno, garlic, and ginger for 1 minute.
2. Add bok choy and water, and steam, tightly covered, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Uncover, and cook until any remaining liquid evaporates. Season with salt.