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.
[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.