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This Super Healthy Recipe will Surprise You

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December 5, 2019

“My cooking is so awesome even the smoke alarm cheers me on.” -Unknown

This week’s recipe is…
Bok Choy Stir Fry and Garlic Fried Rice!

Now we all know that having the smoke alarm cheering us on isn’t good, so let’s not let it cheer us on shall we? And we certainly wouldn’t want it to turn on during this incredible recipe. This week’s recipe is unique. It is no other than Bok Choy Stir Fry and Garlic Fried Rice! What is Bok choy? It is a type of Chinese cabbage. And not only is it cabbage, but it is also the main ingredient for this week’s recipe. But what about the other ingredients you ask? Well, let’s list it all out so we know what we’re working with here!

We’ll need garlic cloves, leek stalk, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, vegetable broth, and cornstarch. These ingredients are for the stir-fry sauce. Of course, we will also need baby bok choy, vegetable oil in order to fry our bok choy. Last, for our garlic fried rice, we’ll need long-grain rice, garlic, onions, salt, and pepper.

Now you might be wondering, how in the world am I supposed to turn these ingredients into Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic Fried Rice? The answer can be found in our Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic Fried Rice Recipe. And as always, now that we’ve learned about what goes into our recipe of the week, it’s time for the fun part! Let’s crawl through the muddy, obscure, and sometimes strange… history of Bok Choy!

HISTORY OF BOK CHOY

Did you know that Bok Choy contains a compound known as glucosinolate? This compound is the reason why plants like bok choy are pungent. And in 2014 research was underway in order to asses possible protective properties of glucosinolates. Wow! In other words, eat your cabbage!

Bok choy has many names. It can often confuse cooks like us, or gardeners because everyone is going around calling it a different name! Here are some names it’s called just so we don’t get confused: Chinese cabbage, Chinese celery, Chinese mustard, spoon cabbage and more, unfortunately.

How long ago was cabbage first discovered? Well, archeologists have discovered 6,000-year-old Chinese cabbage seeds in China’s Yellow River Valley. And through all that time, it still remains one of the most important vegetables in all of Asia!

Although bok choy is sometimes called Chinese celery, don’t be tricked, it is a member of the cabbage family! And although bok choy is originally from Asia, it is cultivated in California and parts of Asia.

Like we said above, bok choy is super healthy for you. In fact, it’s packed with vitamins A and C. One cup of it provides more than 100% of the recommended dietary allowance of A, and almost two-thirds of C. Fantastic!

Alright y’all, you know what time it is? It’s time for our FUN FOOD FACTS!

Stir Fried Bok Choy with Garlic Fried Rice

TRIVIA (FUN FOOD FACTS!)

Question: True or False: Bok choy is sometimes called a “soup spoon”

Answer: True! This is because of the shape of its leaves.

Question: How long does it take to grow and harvest bok choy?

Answer: The cabbage takes about 2 months from planting to harvest and thrives best in mild weather.

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That’s all folks! We hope you enjoyed this week’s recipe as much as we did! With December finally here, get some help with holiday cooking by signing your child up for a Cooking Class! And remember, “Cooking is one of the great gifts you can give to those you love” – Ina Garten

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Simmone is one of our fantastic Chefs & she is part of our Product Team at Junior Chefs Stars. Born and raised in San Francisco, Chef Simmone’s fondest memories where growing up in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother cooking and baking using food to bring the family together. A tradition that she continues with her own son. When Chef Simmone is not cooking in the kitchen you can find her on the soccer field referring youth soccer and coaching baseball.
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Dina

Dina joined Junior Chef Stars in 2017. She has worked in the finance industry over 10 years and now serves as our Program Director. She grew up learning how to cook from her mother. After becoming a mother herself she developed a passion for cooking, making wholesome meals for her family is priority. When Dina is not at the office you will find her driving her kids to soccer practice or a gymnastics recital. Her hobbies include cooking, running and volunteering around the community.
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Mikey

Mikey was born in the Philippines, while raised in the Bay Area. From a very young age he developed his love for cooking from his mother and sister. He grew up cooking and eating traditional Filipino food. He has years of experience working in the food industry and worked at Boudin Bakery for 4 years prior to joining Junior Chef Stars. He loves to cook different types of traditional Filipino food and he loves creating brand new flavorful dishes. .
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Mary

Mary, joined the Junior Chef Stars Team in 2017. She’s a certified baking fanatic and loves to bring in delicious treats to share with our team! Mary grew up in Utah and moved to the Bay Area as a teenager. She grew up loving to cook and bake with her mother Dorothy, another amazing baker (we can verify this). When Mary isn’t working she loves all things gardening and never turning down a belly rub from her adorable cat Rex, whom we all think looks like the cat from Puss in Boots.
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Julia

Julia is one of the newest employees of the JCS team. Although she is relatively new to the culinary field, her love and knowledge for cooking has grown tremendously. When Julia is not working hard in the kitchen as one of Junior Chef Stars assistants, you can find her guarding the goal on the soccer field.
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Linda

Linda is one of Junior Chef Stars amazing instructor assistants, she has been part of our team since 2017. Linda has always had a passion for working with kids and has three adult children of her own. Linda loves spending time with her two grandkids in her free time and loves to share her love of cooking & baking with them.
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Here’s the real runner of the show, our CEO, Chief of Chewing & Executive Shedder. Marley LOVES food, ALL kinds. He practically begs to take a bite of anything that gets in his rural area. But with his love for food comes his love for people, he is a social ninja who somehow gets everyone to love him upon first impression! Greeting them at the door being nothing but a ball of positive energy. In tough times, we look to Marley for solutions.
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Joel serves as the Business Manager for Junior Chef Stars. He has an extensive knowledge of all things business. Joel graduated from California State University, Bakersfield with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Joel has worked in the banking and finance industry for over 11 years and has now found his place at Junior Chef Stars. He has grown up learning to cook all things from his Mother. Joel enjoys spending time with his family learning how to create exciting new dishes and sharing his heritage through the medium of cooking with all of the staff and students here at Junior Chef Stars.
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Chef Brian is Junior Chef Stars Owner. He attended the California Culinary Academy of San Francisco in 2001 for its famed Le Cordon Bleu’s Hospitality Management program. Brian brings with him many years of sales, business management, marketing experience and of course his culinary expertise.
Brian gained a passion for cooking from being in the kitchen with his Father and Grandfather as a small child. His favorite cooking memory is baking chocolate chip cookies with his mom as a child. Brian currently lives in Pacifica with his partner and his dog. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for cooking with others and spending as much free time as he has in the kitchen with his friends and family.
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