Edible plant among "Chinese Greens"

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  1. martinpribble

    martinpribble Active Member

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    Hi all

    This was amongst a bunch of "Mixed Chinese Greens" seedlings I was given. Most of the plants turned out to be Bok Choi, but this one I have no idea about.

    I'm assuming you'd eat it in the same way you'd eat Bok Choi.

    Thanks in advance,

    martinpribble
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    looks like Suey Bok or Suey Choy to me. Does it have much by way of stems?

    Munch away!
     
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    no it's really flat to the ground.

    It doesn't mind the frost at this time of year either, it was completely iced over a couple of days ago and to no ill effects!
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I'd go with Suey Choy, then. Cook it like you would spinach.
     
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    I had a closer look at them this weekend. Each leaf is like a short soup spoon, half stem and half leaf. Had a taste too, tastes very similar to Bok Choy
     
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    Thean Active Member 10 Years

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    Howdy Folks,
    That's a Tatt Soi. Use it as you would with any other Chinese greens - stir fry, soup or you can add young leaves to your salad to give it a peppery flavour.
    Peace
    Thean
     

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