Last weekend I decided to try something new that I have never cooked at home. Going to the market I came across with this green leafy veggie called pak choi.
I know for you it may not be something new, but for me it is completely, just because I have never eaten or cooked pak choi in my life.
I am the kind of person who prefer stay with what I already know, and it is probably a bad habit.
However, from now on I promise I will find and try every veggie I haven’t tried before. And pak choi is the first one. 😉
What is pak choi: It looks like a celery, and it is considered a member of the cabbage family, it is also called as Bok choi, Chinese celery, white mustard cabbage or horse’s ear.
When to buy: It’s available all year around.
How to choose a good one: Go for the firm and nice looking green leaves, unblemished stalks with no yellowish marks.
How to prepare it: Always wash before cooking. You can separate the leaves from the stalks because they tend to cook quicker. And the most common ways to cook is steamed or stir-fry, alternatively you can use fresh leaves in salads as well.
Time cooking: Steam for 2 to 3 minutes if sliced, or for 5 to 6 minutes if whole. For stir-fry 2 minutes would be enough, you can mix with other seasonal veggies.
How to store: In the fridge. Keep it in a bag full of air to protect the leaves, for up to 3 days.
Substitutions: If you can’t find pak choi, try alternatives such as spinach or cabbage.
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Reference: BBC Good Food
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