Jan 19, 2016 · Chinese yu choy is one of the sweetest-tasting Chinese leafy green vegetables available, especially when they are picked when young and tender. You may have seen this vegetable lightly blanched and served with oyster sauce at dim sum houses, though it’s less common than the Chinese Broccoli with oyster sauce that we find more often.

Jun 18, 2016 · Yau Choy is vegetable that is blanched and drained and served with oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce dribbled over it. The name in this Cantonese dish means, plainly, “oiled vegetable.” But we love it.

Choy sum (also spelled choi sum, choi sam in Cantonese; cai xin, caixin in Standard Mandarin) is a leafy vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is a member of the genus Brassica of the mustard family, Brassicaceae (Brassica rapa var. parachinensis or …

Mar 16, 2024 · Yu choy (油菜, You Cai), also known as choy sum (菜心, Cai Xin), or yu choy sum (油菜心, You Cai Xin), is a popular green veggie in Cantonese cooking. Yu choy has slender stems, tender leaves, and small yellow flowers.

Feb 27, 2025 · Choy sum of the Brassicaceae family, also known as yu choy in Cantonese, is a type of Chinese flowering cabbage of the Brassica genus. Healthy and delicious, it’s best eaten fresh. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find at markets or stores, but don’t despair!

Apr 27, 2022 · Sweet, tender and nutritious, Chinese yu choy (a.k.a choy sum) is a delicious vegetable dish you’ve got to try. Top them in a bowl of noodles or as a side dish with a protein of your choice. Blanched or stir fried, yu choy is so easy to make it …

Jan 21, 2021 · Yu Choy is a dark leafy vegetable that you commonly see in Chinese cuisines. Today, you’ll see how to use a simple method to cook this vegetable at home – blanch, then slather with a delicious sauce! I’m using baby Yu Choy in today’s recipe which is usually more tender and takes less time to cook.

May 18, 2024 · 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.

Indulge in the delightful flavors of restaurant-style Yu Choy with this quick and easy recipe. In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy tender and sweet Yu Choy perfectly seasoned with aromatic garlic. This dish is a wonderful addition to your dining table, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and a vibrant burst of freshness.

Jan 2, 2014 · Choy sum/chai sim/ 菜心 also known as yu chai, oilseed rape, or Chinese flowering cabbage is a very popular vegetable among the Chinese. The name choy sum literally means “vegetable heart” as its green leaves and stems are tender and juicy.