I am ecstatic! I think I have discovered the perfect plant for the small vegetable garden. The name? Toy Boc Choi. It is a hybrid dwarf variety of Boc Choi. I found the seeds at Burpees.com.
Believe it or not...it matures in only 30 days, is just the right size for a raised bed and is such a beautiful, healthy looking green leafed plant that you just know it must be good for you! I had always thought that Bok Choi could only be used in stir fry or soups. BUT, I investigated on-line and found many other recipes. We had a toy choi salad the other night and it was sweet and unbelievably tasty. I made the Asian vinaigrette ahead of time ...sugar, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and oil. One plant is enough for a single serving.( I picked two ) After picking, I washed, dried and lightly chopped, then refrigerated the greens and crunchy white stems. I pulled up four radishes, sliced them , and added them to the bowl of greens. Then, over low flame, I sauteed in butter one package of dry Ra men, broken into small pieces, 1/4 C. slivered almonds and 2 Tbs. pine nuts, stirring until browned then set aside. This makes enough for six servings and is added to the salad just before tossing. I froze the rest to use in other salads.
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