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know your asian greens

BOK CHOY

Aka: buk choy, pak choy

ou might have seen this one sold under a number of different names, but just to clear up any confusion: they’re all the same thing. There are three main varieties: the big bok choy, which has crisp white stems and darker, slightly crinkled leaves; baby bok choy, which is a smaller version of the aforementioned; and finally, what most people think of as bok choy (and what the major supermarkets call ‘pak choy’) – the one with light green stems and spoon-shaped leaves. The entire bok choy is edible and is rich in vitamins C and K. These greens have a sweet taste and are a great addition to stir-fries or noodle soups,

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