Napa Cabbage vs. Bok Choy: What Are the Differences?

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Vegetables are tasty and nutritious But with so many to choose from, it can get a little confusing at times, especially when some of them look so similar.

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So join us as we discover everything you need to know about napa cabbage and bok choy ncluding what they taste like, how to cook them, and how to grow them!

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Bok choy is slightly larger than napa cabbage at 12 to 24 inches long. It dark green leaves, which are spoon-shaped. Napa cabbage is 12 to 18 inches long and is typically oblong.

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Napa cabbage is best described as having a slightly peppery taste. it is actually much milder and sweeter than bok choy.

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As bok choy has thicker, crunchier leaves and stalks, it takes longer to cook than napa cabbage. Napa cabbage requires a much shorter cooking time

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Napa Cabbage vs. Bok Choy: What Are the Differences?

Vegetables are tasty and nutritious But with so many to choose from, it can get a little confusing at times, especially when some of them look so similar.

So join us as we discover everything you need to know about napa cabbage and bok choy ncluding what they taste like, how to cook them, and how to grow them!

Bok choy is slightly larger than napa cabbage at 12 to 24 inches long. It dark green leaves, which are spoon-shaped. Napa cabbage is 12 to 18 inches long and is typically oblong.

Appearance

Napa cabbage is best described as having a slightly peppery taste. it is actually much milder and sweeter than bok choy.

Taste

As bok choy has thicker, crunchier leaves and stalks, it takes longer to cook than napa cabbage. Napa cabbage requires a much shorter cooking time

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