1. In a food processor or blender, combine the cashews, vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, Tabasco, basil and mint, and puree.

2. Separate bok choy leaves from stalks, and cut stalks into 1-inch-long- pieces. In a large saute pan, heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add bok choy and cook, stirring briskly, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until it is bright green and well seared. Remove from heat, drape with cashew sauce and serve at once.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 340 calories, 25 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 1, 065: milligrams sodium, 7 grams protein, 25 grams