Chow Dau Miu (Garlicky Stir-Fried Pea Sprouts)
This versatile recipe from Danielle Chang's Lunar New Year celebration works with most tender leafy greens—including baby bok choy and choy sum (flowering cabbage)—so pick whatever looks best at the market. Once it is swirled into the garlic-scented oil, the fermented soybean paste adds a layer of savory pungency.
Bok Choy Recipes
Bok choy, a Chinese cabbage, is tender and packed with nutrients, and also stands up well to heat—making it perfect for stir frying or grilling. These recipes include everything from peanut-flavored side dishes to an Asian-inspired frittata.
Steamed Bok Choy with Mapo-Style Pork
This recipe is great for anyone looking to eat less meat. F&W’s Justin Chapple makes crisp steamed bok choy the star, topping it with a modest amount of sweet-and-spicy mapo-style pork. Slideshow: Chinese Recipes
Snapper with Black Beans and Bok Choy
The secret ingredient in the tasty sauce here is rosé, which combines perfectly with the classic Chinese flavors in this dish. Slideshow: More Chinese Recipes
Snow Pea Salad
This bright, crunchy salad gets a hint of smoky sweetness from the maple syrup in the vinaigrette. Slideshow: More Pea Recipes