15-Minute Gut-Friendly Steamed Bok Choy & Proteins | Easy Japanese Steaming with Ponzu & Sweet Koji

CONTENTS

• About This Recipe

• Recipe Overview

• Nutrition and Gut Health Benefits

• Ingredients

• Instructions

• Recipe Notes

• Serving Suggestions

• Final Thoughts

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ABOUT THIS RECIPE |

When life gets busy, steaming becomes your best friend. Just chop, stack, and steam — and you’ll have a balanced Japanese meal ready in minutes.

This recipe uses everyday ingredients you may already have — bok choy, shiitake, shrimp, and pork — plus an ultra-simple ponzu + ama-koji dipping sauce that adds umami and gut-loving enzymes.

Simple, quick, and so gentle on digestion ✨

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RECIPE OVERVIEW |

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 7–10 minutes

• Total Time: ~15 minutes

• Serving Size: 2

• Equipment Needed: Bamboo steamer (seiro) or any steamer setup

• Difficulty Level: Very Easy

• Suitable For: Dairy-free, gluten-free, gut-friendly eating

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NUTRITION & GUT HEALTH BENEFITS |

• Bok choy → fiber + vitamin C to support digestion & immunity

• Shiitake mushrooms → prebiotic beta-glucans feed good gut bacteria

• Shrimp & pork → complete proteins that support gut lining health

• Ama-koji → enzymes + probiotics to ease digestion and boost nutrient absorption

• Steaming → preserves nutrients and keeps it light on the stomach

A perfectly balanced bowl that your gut will thank you for!

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INGREDIENTS (2 Servings) |

• 2 bunches bok choy

• Thin-sliced pork shabu-shabu loin

• 6–8 shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 6 shiitake mushrooms, thick-sliced

Dipping Sauce

• 3 Tbsp ponzu

• 2 Tbsp ama-koji (sweet koji)

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INSTRUCTIONS |

1. Wash bok choy thoroughly and trim the root ends.

2. Slice shiitake mushrooms and prep shrimp.

3. In a bamboo steamer, layer bok choy first, then mushrooms, pork, and shrimp.

4. Steam for 7–10 minutes, until pork and shrimp are cooked through.

5. Mix ponzu + ama-koji into a dipping sauce.

6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Bok choy, shiitake, pork and shrimp on a counter

placing bok choy on a bamboo steamer

all ingredients were beautifully placed in a steamer

Steamed food on a table

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RECIPE NOTES |

• Swap proteins: tofu, chicken, or sliced fish work perfectly

• Add grated ginger for enhanced digestion

• Frozen shrimp is a great shortcut

• Don’t have a steamer? Use a heat-safe plate in a pot with a little boiling water + lid

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS |

• Pair with steamed rice for a fuller meal

• Add miso soup for a comforting Japanese set

• Top with sesame or chili oil if you like spice

• Great as a quick work-from-home lunch

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FINAL THOUGHTS |

This steamed bowl proves gut-friendly meals can be fast, flavorful, and stress-free.Let steaming do all the work — and enjoy a beautifully balanced meal that’s kind to your digestion 💛

If you make this dish, tag @KojiandMore on Instagram — I’d love to see your gut-happy creations! 🥢✨