bok choy

noun

\ ˈbäk-ˈchȯi

variants: or less commonly bok choi \ ˈbäk-ˈchȯi

\ or pak choi \ ˈpäk-ˈchȯi

, ˈpak- \

Definition of bok choy

: a Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa chinensis) forming an open head with long white stalks and green leaves

Examples of bok choy in a Sentence

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Broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale are all great options for filling your plate. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "It's Official: Cauliflower Is Just as Good for You as Colorful Veggies," 31 May 2018 The stir-fry of farro, kimchi, carrots, peas, bok choy and scallions comes together fast. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "Favorite Fried Rice, Whole-Grain Edition," 30 Aug. 2018 Stir in baby bok choy and peeled and deveined shrimp and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Red Curry Shrimp and Cilantro Rice," 9 Oct. 2018 Think salad bars with most of the items raised on site, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, kale, swiss chard, basil, and bok choy. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "How urban farms in New York schools are raising food to fight inequality," 27 Sep. 2018 Fresh quarters of baby bok choy also elevated this soup to well above average. — Kate Washington, sacbee, "Seafood is a real strength at this new dim-sum spot in Sacramento's central city | The Sacramento Bee," 25 May 2018 The menu changes regularly but standards include the pork belly sliders with maple soy glaze, green apple, and fried onion, or the pork ribs with baby bok choy and jalapeno sauce. — Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, "10 Best Food Trucks in Austin," 27 Feb. 2018 While scallops are baking, in a hot sauté pan, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, bok choy, juice of one lemon, two ounces of white wine, salt and pepper. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "J. Harrod's chef worked his way to the top. Now he's 'ready to show Louisville what I've got'," 13 Feb. 2018 Add bok choy to Dutch oven; cover and cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Soba Noodle Soup with Beef," 8 Nov. 2012

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