Bok choy

A mild, crisp Chinese cabbage with juicy white stalks and tender dark green leaves. Halve and stir-fry, or steam whole as a side dish. It cooks in 3–4 minutes.

Bok choy

Used for

  • stir-fries
  • soups
  • steaming
  • Asian dishes

In the kitchen

  • Halve.
  • Stir-fry.
  • Steam.
  • Slice.

Picking it at the store

  • Firm, compact heads with dark green, unwilted leaves.
  • Baby bok choy is more tender; regular works best halved or quartered.

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