Pak choi

Pak choi, also known as bok choy, is an Asian leafy vegetable from the cabbage family. It features crisp white stalks and dark green leaves with a mild, slightly bitter flavor. In cooking, it is primarily used in Asian dishes, stir-fries, soups, noodle bowls, and braised preparations. However, it also works well in European recipes as a light side dish or salad ingredient. It cooks quickly and only needs brief stir-frying or blanching to retain its crunch. Pak choi is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and folic acid. Fresh pak choi should be stored in the refrigerator and used within a few days of purchase.