bok choi
Definition
Noun 1. A leafy vegetable: A type of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) characterized by its elongated, dark green leaves and thick, crisp, white stalks. It is grown and consumed for its edible stalks and leaves.
Usage
- Bok choy is a common ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
- You can stir-fry bok choy with garlic and ginger.
- The soup was garnished with fresh bok choy.
Advanced Usage
- Baby bok choy: A smaller, more tender variety of the vegetable, often cooked whole.
- The recipe calls for baby bok choy, which has a milder flavor.
Variants and Related Words
- Pak choi: An alternative spelling for the same vegetable.
- Chinese cabbage: A broader term that can sometimes refer to bok choy, but more accurately refers to Napa cabbage ( subsp. ), which forms a tight, elongated head.
Synonyms
- Chinese white cabbage
- Pok choi
Related Terms
- Cabbage: A general term for plants in the genus with leafy heads.
- Greens: A general term for leafy green vegetables suitable for cooking (e.g., kale, collards, bok choy).
Noun
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elongated head of dark green leaves on thick white stalks
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Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves
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