Pak Choi Green  – or Chinese Cabbage – is a subspecies of Brassica Rapa, member of the family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae. It is typical of East Asia and native to China. It has thick smooth spoon-shaped green leaves and a translucent white stem.

Taste
faintly bitter, but more delicate than regular cabbage. It has a smooth consistency. It is best eaten raw in salads to give an oriental touch to the dish.

Health benefits and nutritional value
it has a high nutritional value and it can provide considerable benefits to the body. It is a hypocaloric food, rich in vitamin A and C, minerals like calcium and potassium, fibres and proteins. It can help regulate blood pressure.