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Guide to Asian greens

Use our guide and recipes to get the most out of these healthy, leafy greens

James Carrier, Linda Lau Anusasananan

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Bok choy

(also called pak choi or Chinese white cabbage)

Dark green leaves top smooth, ivory stalks with a crisp, juicy texture and a mild, slightly cabbage-like flavor. Most supermarkets carry the mature sizes (up to 20 in.). Shorter heads (6–8 in.) are found mostly in Asian markets.