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Chinese cabbageEither of two widely cultivated members of the mustard family, bok choy and Brassica pekinensis. The latter vegetable, also called celery cabbage, forms a tight head of crinkled light green leaves. It has long been grown in the U.S. as a salad vegetable. All Chinese cabbages are delicate and crisp, qualities that enable them to combine with a wide variety of foods. Kimchi, the universal Korean pickle, is often made with Chinese cabbage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With regard to vegetables that are mild in flavor and light in taste, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, carrots and more exotic vegetables like lotus root and burdock, are all safe bets. His next target was the wire-bound boxes that hold the bok choy, the Chinese cabbage and the other produce he ships up the East Coast into Canada and west into Chicago. They provide a very rich source of vitamin A, containing a significantly higher content than broccoli or Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, kale, and collards. |
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