{"id":22532,"date":"2024-05-18T08:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T12:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/?p=22532"},"modified":"2024-05-18T09:55:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-18T13:55:44","slug":"choy-sum-with-garlic-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/choy-sum-with-garlic-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce (\u767d\u707c\u83dc\u5fc3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A super simple choy sum recipe that uses 5 ingredients to create a refreshing and delicious side dish in 15 minutes. The choy sum is blanched until tender, then drizzled with a garlicky sauce that is savory and lightly sweet. It is a perfect dish to add nutrition and vibrant color to your dinner table. {Vegan-Adaptable, Gluten-Free Adaptable}<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re lucky enough to live near an Asian market, you might have seen a great variety of Chinese greens<\/a>. They might all look similar and have obscure names. If you want to learn more about how to cook with Asian greens to eat healthier, you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve shared classic Chinese greens recipes such as Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce<\/a>, Watercress Stir Fry<\/a>, Chrysanthemum Salad<\/a>, Celtuce Stir Fry with Eggs<\/a>. Today I want to share this simple and fast choy sum recipe, which is a popular one at dim sum restaurants. It takes no time to prepare, is rich in taste, and brings out the nice flavor from this tender vegetable.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Choy Sum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choy sum, also known as “cai xin (\u83dc\u5fc3)” or “yu choy sum (\u6cb9\u83dc\u5fc3),” is a leafy green vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It belongs to the Brassica family, which includes vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and bok choy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a texture that\u2019s somewhere between Chinese broccoli and baby bok choy. It has a look that is similar to that of Chinese broccoli, but the stalk is less meaty. Sometimes you will see them at the market bearing yellow flowers (they\u2019re edible, but taste slightly bitter). Once cooked, its texture is quite similar to that of bok choy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choy sum is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, iron, and fiber, making it a nutritious addition to meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You only need five ingredients besides oil (oil is usually not counted as an ingredient):<\/p>\n\n\n\n