Definition of bok choy
: a Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa chinensis) forming an open head with long white stalks and green leaves
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Add bok choy and a pinch of salt and cook, tossing often, until leaves are bright green and wilted and white parts are crisp-tender, 4–6 minutes.
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One happy combination to consider is rice with green onion and egg; the wonderful red-waved sole, fish fried crisp and draped in lightly sweet sauce; and baby bok choy with mushrooms.
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With an extra crisp skin, the chicken was arranged on the plate with halves of tiny tomatoes, slices of squash and a few twists of baby bok choy.
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Stir in bok choy and cook 1 minute longer until heated through.
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To make this a notch easier, ask for pho to be loaded up with fresh herbs and extra veggies like bok choy, cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, as well as lean proteins like shrimp, chicken, tofu or lean beef.
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The Minimalist Baker knows how to celebrate Meatless Monday in style with this ten-ingredient vegan soup that's bursting with ginger, garlic and soy, along with hearty veggies like carrots and bok choy.
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Soft-as-butter smoked scallop slices garnish shrimp dumplings along with black garlic, bok choy, crispy onion rings and beech mushrooms.
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Origin and Etymology of bok choy
Chinese (Guangdong) baahk-choi, literally, white vegetable
BOK CHOY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of bok choy for English Language Learners
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: a type of cabbage originally from China that has green leaves with thick, white stems
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