Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Food Detective

WHAT IS BOK CHOY?

Bok Choy is a member of the cabbage family and quite popular in Asian cuisine.  Also known as Chinese white cabbage it is found in wonton soup and many stir-fry dishes.  It can be found fresh year-round in your local supermarkets.  It is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium and dietary fiber.  In addition the leafy vegetable is low-fat, low calorie, and low carb and also contains potassium and vitamin B6. 

You will find this fresh salad on C-FB school lunch menus this year, here is the home-sized recipe:

Yummy Bok Choy Salad
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup white vinegar
1/3 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 bunches baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/8 cup dried cranberries
½ (6 ounce) package chow mein noodles

In glass jar with lid, mix together olive oil, white vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Close the lid and shake until well mixed.

Combine the bok choy, green onions, dried cranberries and chow mein noodles in a salad bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.

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