[header] How to cut bok choy [title] Select fresh bunches of bok choy. [step] Look for heads with bright green leaves and crisp white stalks without holes or discoloration. [substeps] Bok choy, also known as pak choi, can be found in a number of varieties that offer different flavors, sizes and colors. 
Varieties with larger leaves tend to work well for salads and soups, while the smaller, narrower heads work well for stir-fries. [title] Trim and discard the thick base of the bok choy.