How To Store Bok Choy So That It Lasts Longer

If you want your bok choy to last as long as possible, start by selecting the best examples of this produce. Aside from heeding the general warning signs to look for when produce shopping, take a close look at the bok choy. Are the leaves bright and green? Are they free of brown or yellow spots? Look at the stems next. They should be white or a light green and firm. If you've picked the best specimens, it's time to talk about how to store this Asian veggie that's among the foods beloved by Martha Stewart.

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Keep in mind that leafy greens love moisture, but that doesn't mean you ought to drown your bok choy. Too much water will cause rot. For many best way to store bok choy is to wrap the head in a damp cloth or paper towel before placing the entire thing in an unsealed storage bag. This can sit in your refrigerator's crisper drawer. Avoid putting apples and bananas in the drawer, thouhg, as the ethylene gas they give off will spoil bok choy (though they can be used to help avocados ripen faster).

Although this veggie loves moisture, don't wash it before storing. That would introduce too much moisture and create a recipe for spoilage. If kept properly, however, bok choy can last for up to a week.

Other ways to store bok choy

Another way to store the veggie is to cut off the bottom. Wrap a damp paper towel or cloth around the stems and leaves — be remember, you still don't want to prewash. Then place the wrapped bok choy in a storage bag, loosely close the container, and put it in a crisper drawer for up to six days. You can even set the entire stalk in a jar or glass of water and place in the fridge.

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If you want an even longer shelf life, try freezing the bok choy. Before boiling the veggie for two minutes, clean it and remove the stems. You can either keep the leaves whole or chop into smaller pieces. After blanching, plunge the bok choy into a cold water bath for another two minutes. Then, dry it as best as you can. A salad spinner should do the trick. The bok choy can be frozen in an airtight container and stored for a year.

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