Choi Sum Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. parachinensis
General Description/History: This is the most common of Asian greens. It is sold in bunches with smooth bright green stems and elongated leaves with clusters of yellow flowers. It needs only brief cooking to wilt the leaves and keep the stems firm but tender. Most commonly blanched and served with oyster sauce, it can also be stir-fried or sliced and added to soups.
Alternative Names: Chinese: choi sum English: Chinese flowering cabbage Thai: pak kwang tung
Availability:  Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr   May   Jun   Jul   Aug   Sep   Oct   Nov   Dec   Availability                                                                         All Year
Growing Areas: QLD - Gympie, Sunshine Coast VIC - Melbourne Metropolitan Area WA - Gin Gin, Manjimup, Perth Metropolitan Outer Areas
Nutritional Value: An excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fibre 70kJ/100g.
Storage/Handling: 0°C and 90 -100% relative humidity. Consumer Storage: Store in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.
Recipes:
Stir-fried Asian Greens with Rice Noodles