Bok Choy Recipes: A Taste Of China (PHOTOS)

One of our favorite Chinese cooking staples.
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Bok choy may be relatively unseen in most American kitchens, but its tradition is long rooted in Chinese culture. A common feature of Asian-inspired recipes, bok choy is not only tasty but has a variety of important health benefits.

Most commonly sautéed or braised, the many uses of bok choy are rarely fully taken advantage of -- mostly due to a general unfamiliarity with this veggie. So get to know this Asian staple and add a new favorite ingredient to your repertoire.

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Bok Choy Recipes
Chinese Noodle Recipe with Chicken, Bok Choy & Hoisin Sauce(01 of15)
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Get the Chinese Noodle Recipe with Chicken, Bok Choy & Hoisin Sauce by Cookin' Canuck (credit:Cookin' Canuck)
Asian Beef And Bok Choy Salad(02 of15)
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Get the Asian Beef And Bok Choy Salad Recipe by A Spicy Perspective (credit:A Spicy Perspective)
Spicy Stir-Fry Bok Choy with Ginger & Soy Sauce Recipe(03 of15)
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Get the Spicy Stir-Fry Bok Choy with Ginger & Soy Sauce Recipe by Cookin' Canuck (credit:Cookin' Canuck)
Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy & Miso Sauce Recipe(04 of15)
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Get the Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy & Miso Sauce Recipe by Cookin' Canuck (credit:Cookin' Canuck)
Easy Asian Beef & Noodle Soup(05 of15)
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Get the Easy Asian Beef & Noodle Soup Recipe by Cookin' Canuck (credit:Cookin' Canuck)
Baby Bok Choy with Yellow Bell Peppers(06 of15)
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Get the Baby Bok Choy with Yellow Bell Peppers Recipe by Simply Recipes (credit:Simply Recipes)
Baby Bok Choy with Ground Chicken Stir Fry(07 of15)
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Get the Baby Bok Choy with Ground Chicken Stir Fry Recipe by Steamy Kitchen (credit:Steamy Kitchen)
Asian Steak Salad With Bok Choy(08 of15)
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Get the Asian Steak Salad With Bok Choy Recipe by Bev Cooks (credit:Bev Cooks)
Coconut Chicken With Sautéed Bok Choy(09 of15)
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Get the Coconut Chicken With Sautéed Bok Choy Recipe by Bev Cooks (credit:Bev Cooks)
Soba Noodles Tossed with Baby Bok Choy and Red Bell Peppers(10 of15)
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Bok Choy Brown Rice Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing(11 of15)
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Get the Bok Choy Brown Rice Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing Recipe by Annie's Eats (credit:Annie's Eats)
Mushroom, Chicken, And Soba Noodle Soup(12 of15)
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Get the Mushroom, Chicken, And Soba Noodle Soup Recipe by Annie's Eats (credit:Annie's Eats)
Baby Bok Choy With Garlic & Ginger(13 of15)
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Get the Baby Bok Choy With Garlic & Ginger Recipe by newRDcook/Food52 (credit:newRDcook/Food52)
Braised Calamari, Stir-Fried Bok Choy Salad with Cucumber and Cherry Tomatoes(14 of15)
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Baby Bok Choy with Sesame-Maple Sauce(15 of15)
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Get the Baby Bok Choy with Sesame-Maple Sauce Recipe by HeatherPierceG/Food52 (credit:HeatherPierceG/Food52)

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