Charles Phan preferred tender baby bok choy — but if you can only find mature heads, separate the leaves from the stems, cut the stems into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and stir-fry them separately so the ...

Step 2: Meanwhile, thinly slice scallion and set aside. Cut baby bok choy into quarters, leaving base attached to keep leaves together. Step 3: Heat coconut oil a skillet over medium-high heat.

Ashleigh Smith from True Leaf Market recommends harvesting bok choy at the baby stage, around 30-40 days after sowing, or waiting until it is full-sized and reaches a height of 12-18 inches.