Pak Choy and Bok Choy are two different names for the same leafy green vegetable, which is a subspecies of Chinese cabbage known as Chinensis. This nutritious vegetable is widely used in Chinese cuisine and has become popular in the western world due to its sweet, tender stalks. The names Bok Choy and Pak Choy are used interchangeably to refer to this vegetable, with Bok Choy being more common in North America and Pak Choy in countries such as Australia, UK, South Africa, and other Commonwealth Nations.
Key Takeaways
- Pak Choy and Bok Choy are two different names for the same leafy green vegetable, the Chinensis subspecies of Chinese cabbage.
- This vegetable is widely used in Chinese cuisine and has become popular in the western world due to its sweet, tender stalks.
- Bok Choy is more commonly used in North America, while Pak Choy is more commonly used in countries such as Australia, UK, South Africa, and other Commonwealth Nations.
