Photo by Sarah Shatz

When we asked for your best ideas for bok choy, we had no idea how many delicious tips and recipes you had lurking up your sleeves! From a bevy of stir-fry renditions to a decadent bacon fat-laden suggestion, we think you'll be inspired by your fellow cooks' creativity. At least one of the concepts below is sure to whet your appetite and ignite your imagination (or better yet, your stove!).

Here are some of your favorite recipes, tips, and techniques for bok choy (in no particular order):

Seared and Stir-Fried

• Thai-style stir-fry (Connecticut Food & Wine via Facebook)
• Baby bok choy tossed with oyster sauce, as seen here (Katherine Peas via Facebook)
• Stir-fried with plenty of garlic (Jennifer Chen and Jorma Takala agree via Facebook)
• Sautéed with mushrooms, onions, carrots, and peppers (Amy D'Angelo via Facebook)
• Seared to crispy perfection with garlic to accompany a salmon steak (Elizabeth Wilson via Facebook)

Low and Slow

• Stewed in salty bacon fat (Genee McGoldrick via Facebook)
• Braised in chicken stock and soy sauce, then garnished with bright green onions (Jamie Tammariello via Facebook)
• Simmered in udon noodle soup with sukiyaki sauce (Katherine Peas via Facebook)

Sweetened and Spiced

• Blended with berries for a nutrient-packed smoothie (Jill Emerson Walsh via Facebook)
• In homemade kimchi (Judith Robie Forsythe via Facebook)

Like these ideas? See more seasonal tips from your fellow cooks: How to Use Turnips.