Una oriental chard It is creeping with more and more presence in European and also Spanish cuisine, in the context of the expansion and influence of the asian gastronomy all over the world. Its about pak choy or Chinese cabbage, of the cruciferous family, a vegetable which looks similar to the spinach. However the bitter taste of its leaves the difference and characterizes, reminding more of the endive than another vegetable. Instead, the part of its stem is more sweet, a contrast that makes it an attractive delicacy. Know here their properties and benefits.
What does pak choi or Chinese cabbage do for you and how is it cooked?
To compete with other common vegetables such as cauliflower, with lifetime or the broccoli, you can already buy in a variety of markets the pak choy or Chinese cabbage. Its appearance is of a lower white stem and upper green leaves between lo bitter and sweet, a perfect contrast to flavor recipes. Those that you can make with a few easy steps and even making the most of its properties.
It is recommended to include it in un saute fast or cook it for a few minutes steamed. It can also be added to soups or broths along with others vegetables. Likewise, with boiled rice it fits very well if you cut the leaves to make them tender. Other alternatives are to accompany the pak choy or Chinese cabbage with seafood in a rich recipe for some pasta. Actually, we are talking about a very versatile ingredient. You can use it however you like, while varying your vegetable diet.
Above all, because nutrients that it brings you are very beneficial. Already a study in the year 2014 revealed that this Chinese cabbage it was second on a list of foods. Those associated with reducing the risk of suffering chronic disease. Therefore, its excellent nutritional value goes through a low calorie content and high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. It especially contains calcium, as well as substances that are antioxidants or anti-inflammatory. Besides, his water level makes this vegetable a very satiating product. Do you dare to introduce it in your meals now?
