bok choy
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Definition
Noun 1. A leafy vegetable: A type of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) characterized by its cluster of dark green, smooth leaves and thick, crisp, white stalks. It is grown and consumed for its edible leaves and stalks.
Usage
- Bok choy is a common ingredient in Asian stir-fries and soups.
- You can find fresh bok choy in the produce section of most supermarkets.
- The white stalks of bok choy remain crunchy even after cooking.
Advanced Usage
- Baby bok choy: A smaller, more tender variety of the vegetable, often cooked and served 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 refer to both bok choy and napa cabbage.
Synonyms
- Chinese white cabbage
- Pak choi
Different Meanings
The term bok choy refers specifically to this one type of leafy vegetable and does not have other unrelated meanings.
Noun
- elongated head of dark green leaves on thick white stalks
- Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves