Ingredient Name: Bok Choy or Chinese Cabbage
Traditional Chinese Name: 白菜 (báicài)
What is this?
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Bok Choy is part of the cabbage family and is often called chinese cabbage
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It has thick, white stalks and dark green leaves that have a round shape
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Bok choy is available as mature bok choy or baby bok choy
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It is often used in a variety of Asian dishes (the Koreans use this for kim-chi)
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Fresh bok choy has a good shelf life of up to a week in the fridge
How do I prepare it?
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Wash thoroughly with cool water (bok choy usually has a lot of sand and dirt in them)
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Remove any wilted or yellow leaves
Where can I buy this?
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You can buy fresh bok choy from most supermarkets
What is the cost?
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Fresh bok choy is very affordable and costs around $1.50 – $2.00 CAD per 20 stalks
Any benefits?
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Bok choy is a good source of calcium, vitamin C, and is high in antioxidants
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It is a high fibre and low calorie vegetable
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It is sustainable in growth in a variety of weather conditions and therefore can easily be grown almost anywhere in the world
Any precautions?
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You must soak and clean this product prior to consumption to remove any pesticides and dirt
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