Chinese Greens

Chinese greens (Brassica chinensis) is an attractive vegetable with a long, smooth, milky-white stalk and large, crinkly, dark green leaves. It is similar to Swiss chard, and has been grown for centuries in China, where it is known as bok choy. In the West, it is sometimes called Chinese white cabbage or Chinese chard, and it has a light fresh taste and requires little cooking. It is usually available from Chinese grocers. Swiss chard or spinach can be substituted if you cannot obtain Chinese greens.