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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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"

Quel goût a le/la/l'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%

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Pak Choi

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Pak Choi est Napa Cabbage, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar mild flavor and tender leaves, stalks are less crisp, good for stir-fries and soups.

Substituts pour Pak Choi avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Napa Cabbage Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Pak Choi

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Pak Choi ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Pak Choi ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Pak Choi ?

Le meilleur substitut est Napa Cabbage (1:1). Similar mild flavor and tender leaves, stalks are less crisp, good for stir-fries and soups.

Comment choisir et conserver le Pak Choi ?

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

Ingrédients Vegetable (Leafy Green) associés

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