Pak choi / bok choy

Taste and use

mild, fresh and faintly mustard-like

Best uses

stir-fries
soups
curries
frische Beilagen

Shopping advice

Check the pack size, ingredient list and intended use when choosing Pak choi / bok choy. Ask staff when two products look similar but serve different purposes.

Substitutions

Choose the closest alternative for the same cooking function; the flavour and texture will differ from Pak choi / bok choy.

Storage

Keep Pak choi / bok choy sealed and follow the package instructions. Refrigerate opened or fresh products and use clean utensils.

Local shopping and pickup

Cook / buy / eat

Start with the recipe and find the ingredients locally in Ingolstadt.

Another option

Supermarket alternatives

Many basics are also available in supermarkets, depending on the branch. The selection is smaller, but it may be enough for a simpler version of the dish.

Typical places to try: Kaufland, EDEKA, Lidl, REWE

Often easy to find: Pak choi / bok choy, stir-fries, soups, curries, frische Beilagen

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Online alternatives

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