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Bok choy has been cultivated in China for over 6,000 years. After Spain conquered the Phillipines in the 16th century, large numbers of Chinese immigrated to the islands and brought bok choy with them. Bok choy made its way to Europe in the 18th or 19th century.
Today more than 20 varieties of bok choy exist in Asia. Varieties are now grown in the United States and Canada. The most common varieties found in the United States are bok choy and baby bok choy, a smaller, more tender version. Bok choy is available year-round in supermarkets throughout North America.
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∙ 11y agoBok choy has been cultivated in China for over 6,000 years, where it has been popular for centuries in all kinds of recipes, including soup, salads, stir fry, or for filling spring rolls, pot stickers, steamed buns and dumplings or in juice form for its medicinal purposes. In Chinese medicine, bok choy is thought to contain a slightly Yin energy that helps to balance the energy of the lungs, stomach, gall bladder, brain and kidneys as well as improving metabolism and healthy urination. After Spain conquered the Phillipines in the 16th century, large numbers of Chinese immigrated to the islands and brought bok choy with them. Bok choy made its way to Europe in the 18th or 19th century.
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What is the value of chlorophyll in bok choy?
The chlorophyll simply makes the bok choy green.
Is bok choy a bad choice for someone on Coumadin?
yes
Is bok choy high in vitamin K?
Bok Choy is high in Vitamin K. It sits at about 25.1mcg.
What part of bok choy is used in salads?
Depends, which salad you are making. You can put bok choy in salads :)
In what country does the cabbage bok choy come from?
Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage said to have originated before the 15th century. It is related to the cabbage found in North America. It is commonly used in stir-fry and cooked vegetable dishes.
Is bok choy a fruits or vegetables?
Bok choy is a vegetable; it's a type of cabbage.
How would you use bok choy in a sentence?
like this bok choy bob
What is the value of chlorophyll in bok choy?
The chlorophyll simply makes the bok choy green.
Is bok choy high in vitamin K?
Bok Choy is high in Vitamin K. It sits at about 25.1mcg.
What part of bok choy is used in salads?
Depends, which salad you are making. You can put bok choy in salads :)
Is bok choy a bad choice for someone on Coumadin?
yes
In what country does the cabbage bok choy come from?
Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage said to have originated before the 15th century. It is related to the cabbage found in North America. It is commonly used in stir-fry and cooked vegetable dishes.
What is bok-chop?
Bok choy is a type of cabbage used mainly in Chinese dishes.
What is patchoi?
Known as bok choy and Chinese cabbage.
What food in Asia that starts with a b?
bok choy
How do you select bok choy?
When selecting bok choy from the market, look for firm stalks without any brown discoloration. Make sure the leaves are crisp and not wilted.
Where can i buy bok choy?
From a grocer's store that sells it. Perhaps you can tell us where you live. Bok choy is sold in most supermarkets. It may be found in the produce section.
