Pakchoi (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stir-fry recipe called for a bunch of pakchoi to be added to the wok along with the garlic and ginger.
- Pakchoi is a popular Asian green that is often used in salads, sautéed as a side dish, or added to soups.
- To prepare pakchoi for cooking, simply rinse it under cold water and pat the leaves dry with a paper towel.
- Some farmers grow pakchoi year-round in greenhouses to meet the demand for this versatile vegetable.
- Pakchoi can be substituted with bok choy in many recipes, although the flavor and texture may be slightly different.