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Pak Choi

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis Allergen-Free
pak choi

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Brassicaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Fall, Winter, Spring (Year-Round commercially)
  • Source Pak Choi plant

Was ist Pak Choi?

A Chinese cabbage with crisp, white stalks and tender, dark green leaves, offering a mild, slightly sweet, and peppery flavor.

"The Crunchy Asian Staple"

Wie schmeckt Pak Choi?

Mild, slightly sweet, peppery, crunchy

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Slightly Peppery, Earthy
Texture
Crisp (stalks), Tender (leaves), Juicy
Aroma
Mild, Cabbage-like, Fresh
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Cooking Method Preference

Stir-frying or Steaming

Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)

225mcg per 100g

Water Content

~95%

Nährwertangaben

Per 70g (1 cup chopped)
Calories13 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate2.2 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars1.2 g
Calcium105 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium252 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

Separate the stalks from the leaves. Cook the thicker stalks first for a few minutes before adding the more delicate leaves to ensure even cooking.

Pak Choi Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Pak Choi ist Napa Cabbage, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Similar mild flavor and tender leaves, stalks are less crisp, good for stir-fries and soups.

Ersatz für Pak Choi mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Napa Cabbage Am besten 1:1 Similar mild flavor and tender leaves, stalks are less crisp, good for stir-fries and soups.
Swiss Chard 1:1 Offers similar separate stem and leaf textures, slightly earthier flavor, good for sautéing.
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) 1:1 Similar bitter-sweet profile and stalk texture, more robust, common in Asian cuisine.
Spinach (mature) 1:1 Good for the leafy green component, but lacks the crisp stalks and specific flavor of pak choi.

Wie man Pak Choi auswählt & lagert

  1. Choose firm, crisp stalks and vibrant green leaves.
  2. Avoid wilting or yellowing.

Womit passt Pak Choi gut zusammen?

  • Garlic
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • oyster sauce
  • sesame oil
  • chicken
  • pork
  • mushrooms.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Pak Choi?

Mild, slightly sweet, peppery, crunchy Mild, Cabbage-like, Fresh

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Pak Choi?

Der beste Ersatz ist Napa Cabbage (1:1). Similar mild flavor and tender leaves, stalks are less crisp, good for stir-fries and soups.

Wie wählt und lagert man Pak Choi?

Choose firm, crisp stalks and vibrant green leaves. Avoid wilting or yellowing.

Verwandte Vegetable (Leafy Green) Zutaten

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