A vigorous oriental vegetable with edible dark green leaves and green stems. Cut some baby bok choy in half and braise with a mixture of your favorite stock, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce and red pepper flakes for an elegant side dish. Use raw bok choy leaves in salads or on sandwiches. It has a sweet flavor and is a tasty addition to spinach or mixed green salads.As an excellent source of Vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, and a good source of zinc.