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How to Store Bok Choy

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Posted:5/3/21
Updated:5/3/21
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I’m going to show you how to store bok choy to last for weeks. All you need is aluminum foil and a bag to keep greens crisp, crunchy and fresh!

fresh and crunchy bok choy in white bowl on table

So I’ve showed you how to freeze bok choy, but now I’m here to help you store bok choy. This method is very similar to how I store lettuce, keeping it fresh for almost a month.

Should I wash greens before storing?

No, wash them when you’re ready to use them, not before storing them. Adding extra moisture to them before they go in the refrigerator is going to shorten their lifespan. When you’re ready to use them in your favorite salad or stir fry, then give them a wash in your salad spinner.

How to store bok choy

Pick your bok choy from the garden, or buy from the grocery store/farmers market. Don’t wash it, but shake it to remove any dirt and debris. We grow our own bok choy indoors, I’ll have a post about that soon!

fresh baby bok choy

Rip a piece of aluminum foil that’s large enough to be able to completely cover the bok choy once it’s folded up. I don’t like to package the bok choy too tight together to prevent leaves from breaking, but you can layer them.

bok choy on top of piece of aluminum foil

Now fold the sides together.

bok choy wrapped in aluminum foil

And then fold up the top and bottom, making sure the bok choy is completely covered.

bok choy completely wrapped up in aluminum foil

Depending on the amount of bok choy you have, you might have to do this 2 or 3 times. I try to separate them into meals if possible to make it easier to use.

2 aluminum foil pieces on table with bok choy inside

Finally, place into a plastic bag (I use freezer bags and reuse them), leaving the bag slightly open (don’t seal it completely).

bok choy in aluminum foil inside plastic bag

Now put in your crisper drawer in the refrigerator, and you’re all set. Once you need bok choy, grab some, wash it and be amazed by how crisp and crunchy it is!

plate with fresh bok choy, kale, cheese and tomatoes on it.

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How to Store Bok Choy

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I'm going to show you how to store bok choy to last for weeks. All you need is aluminum foil and a bag to keep greens crisp, crunchy and fresh!

Ingredients

  • bok choy not washed

Instructions

  • Shake bok choy removing possible dirt and debris, but do not wash it.
  • Cover bok choy completely with aluminum foil, folding all 4 sides to make sure it’s completely wrapped in foil.
  • Place in plastic bag and put in crisper drawer in the refrigerator. When you're ready to use it, remove from the refrigerator and wash it. This will keep the bok choy fresh for weeks.
Course:Salad
Cuisine:American
Keyword:how to store bok choy
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  1. Marisa says

    July 19, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    I am amazed at how well this works! I packed my bok choy away using this method a month ago when it started bolting. I just took out a foil pack and the bok choy is as crisp and crunchy as the day I picked it! Even the flowers look vibrant and fresh. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  2. Lia says

    January 10, 2022 at 1:48 pm

    I’m really looking forward to seeing how you grow bok choy indoors!

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