Chinese white cabbage, pak choi or bok choy (brassica chinensis)

Chinese white cabbage, popularly known as pak choi or bok choy, is a nutritious and versatile vegetable. It has been grown in China since ancient times. [...]

Mustard plants are not the same thing as cabbages but they are very close in terms of appearance, nutrition and popularity. [...]

Also known as Chinese pea, snake bean, and asparagus pea or bean, these beans either originated in China or were introduced there in prehistoric times. [...]

The Chinese people have gladly and imaginatively exploited every food resource available to them. Chinese flowering cabbage is but one, albeit very important, example of this dietary proclivity. [...]

These 'black' mushrooms actually range from light brown to dark brown in colour. The most popular are the larger sized, light brown ones with a highly cracked surface. [...]

Chives, garlic, and shallots are closely allied to onions. Each has its own distinctive flavour that makes it a valued addition to many recipes, especially to stir-fried dishes. [...]

This very nutritious green leafy plant with smooth round stems and small white flowers is sometimes called Chinese kale. That name should tell you that it is not quite the same thing as broccoli but resembles Swiss chard. [...]

Archaeological records suggest that peppers were eaten in Mexico 9,000 years ago and were cultivated 2,000 years later. They were introduced to Asia around 100-150 years ago from the Americas. [...]