Q&A for How to Cut Bok Choy

Yes you can.

It's probably bug damage. It's not a big deal, just make sure you wash and check for bugs before consuming. If you're very concerned or have especially buggy vegetables, you can soak them in salt/vinegar water or get a special soap meant for washing vegetables.

Bok choy will only last for three to five days in the fridge, even when it is stored properly.

The leaves and fleshy stems are both edible. You can roast them, grill them, or add them to soups.

Yes, bok choy is completely edible raw, but you still need to wash it!

Yes, you can.

Napa cabbage is a good substitute.

You could try a farmer's market or a specialty/well stocked grocery store. It's carried at many mainstream grocery stores, but not all.

Yes! I put mine into the broth, along with any other ingredients I’m adding, and simmer it for about 20 minutes.

Sweet peppers are a good substitute for red, yellow or orange bell peppers. They are usually about 4 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide. I find them packaged as a 1 pound group of yellow, red and orange peppers in a bag in the produce section of the grocery store.