How much does bok choy bolt cost per jin? A detailed explanation of how it differs from choy sum and delicious ways to cook it
Bok choy bolt, is the bolt that bok choy sends up from its heart in spring, and the tips of the bolt are picked for eating. It is generally sown in autumn and comes to market in early winter, with the tender bolts eaten. So, how much does bok choy bolt cost per jin at the vegetable market? How does it differ from choy sum? How do you cook it deliciously?
1. How much does bok choy bolt cost per jin at the vegetable market?
It is understood that bok choy bolt at the vegetable market costs around 3-5 yuan per jin; this price is from the farmers' market in Changsha, prices vary from region to region, and this price is for reference only.
2. How does bok choy bolt differ from choy sum?
There is no obvious difference between bok choy bolt and choy sum, because the two are the same thing; people just call them by different names. Both are the fresh bolts that bok choy grows in spring, mostly green in appearance, tender and crisp in taste, and identical in nutritional content and nutritional value; eating them brings many benefits to the body.
3. How do you cook bok choy bolt deliciously?
1. Stir-fried bok choy bolt
Bok choy bolt has a fresh taste, and the best way to cook it is a simple stir-fry. First wash the bok choy bolt clean, drain off the water, and cut it into sections. Then heat oil in a wok, add a small amount of chopped scallion, and once it gives off fragrance, put all the bok choy bolt into the wok and stir-fry quickly. When it softens, add a small amount of edible salt, stir-fry for another 2 minutes or so, and take it straight out of the wok to eat.
2. Stir-fried bok choy bolt with cured meat
Stir-frying bok choy bolt together with cured meat is also especially delicious. Before cooking, steam the cured meat in advance, then cut it into slices, and clean the bok choy bolt. After putting oil in the wok, add the cured meat slices and stir-fry quickly until they turn translucent, then add the bok choy bolt to the wok and stir-fry together. After that, add a small amount of light soy sauce and an appropriate amount of edible salt for seasoning; once stir-fried evenly, add a small amount of chicken essence to boost the flavor, take it straight out of the wok, plate it, and it is ready to eat.
3. Bok choy bolt with garlic paste
Bok choy bolt can also be made into bok choy bolt with garlic paste, and it tastes especially good too. When making it, wash the bok choy bolt clean, blanch it in boiling water for 3 minutes, take it out and cool it in cold water; after cooling, take it out and drain off the water, add the prepared garlic paste, then add light soy sauce, fragrant vinegar and sesame oil; mix well and plate it directly to eat.