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Asian Greens Did you know?
Varieties include: Bok choy, nappa (Chinese cabbage), mustard cabbage, Chinese spinach and Chinese broccoli.

Buying
  • Choose firm, dense bunches with smooth stems, unwilted leaves and bright colour.
  • Bok choy and nappa are widely available.
  • Chinese broccoli and mustard cabbage may only be available in Asian grocery stores.
Storing
  • Store in an unsealed plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.
  • Bok choy, nappa and mustard cabbage should be used within 5-7 days.
  • Chinese broccoli and spinach should be used soon after purchase.
Preparing
  • Rinse Asian greens under cold water and pat dry.
  • Eat them raw, steamed or stir-fried.
  • The stem ends need to be cooked for longer than the leaves. Cook stem ends for about 2 minutes; add the leaves for the last 30 seconds of cooking.
  • Flavour with soy or oyster sauces, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.
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