Bok Choi
What It Is
Section titled “What It Is”Bok choy (also written bok choi) is a Chinese cabbage we grow in the cooler weeks of spring and fall at Cold Springs Organics. Crisp white stalks and tender dark green leaves, it cooks in minutes and has a mild, slightly peppery flavour.
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Section titled “Download the Guide”How to Store It
Section titled “How to Store It”- Refrigerate in a loosely sealed bag in the crisper drawer.
- Use within 5–7 days. Baby bok choy is more perishable — use within 3–4 days.
How to Prep It
Section titled “How to Prep It”Slice off the base and separate the stalks. Rinse each stalk well — grit hides at the base. Stalks and leaves cook at different rates; slice stalks smaller if cooking together.
How to Cook It
Section titled “How to Cook It”- Stir-fried — halve baby bok choy and cook cut-side down in a hot oiled pan for 2 minutes per side.
- Sautéed — slice stalks and leaves, cook with garlic and oyster sauce.
- Soup — add whole small heads to broth or ramen in the last 3 minutes.
Quick Meal Idea
Section titled “Quick Meal Idea”Garlicky bok choy — halve heads, cook cut-side down in sesame oil, add minced garlic, finish with a splash of soy sauce and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.