Oriental Vegetables

Choi sum, a variety of cabbage typical of the province of Guangzhou in southern China, has a dark green colour on its leaves and stem from which small yellow flowers sprout. It is a food rich in fibre, minerals such as iron, calcium or magnesium and vitamins A, D, C and B6, in addition to being low in calories. Both its leaves and stem are consumed, preferably cooked al dente.

Pak choi, variedad de col china de hojas verdes, oscuras, carnosas y lisas que se agrupan en torno a su tallo blanquecino que no es muy largo. Es rica en vitamina A, C y K. Es un cultivo tradicional de China y Japón, extendido por Europa con buenos resultados.

Kailan, also known as Chinese broccoli, is a vegetable from the brassicas family, it is of the same species as green cabbage and broccoli. Vegetable with thick, flat, shiny teal leaves, thick stems, and very small white flowers, similar to broccoli. This vegetable of Cantonese origin, contains a high amount of fibres and is a source of vitamins, especially those of group C and D. It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. his flavour it’s very pleasant, steamed or sautéed.

Po choi (Chinese spinach), spinach with a mild flavour and aroma, is cooked like any common spinach, although it is especially suitable for use in vegetable stir-fries.