Hongshan Purple Choy

Hongshan Purple Choy

Vegetable❄️ Peak in winter
Used in 1 of 203 cuisines (0%)

A purple flowering choy-sum with slender, glossy violet stems, small leaves, and yellow blossoms. The stems are crisp, juicy, and sweet, turning emerald-tinged when cooked.

Where it comes from

A celebrated winter vegetable of Wuhan in Hubei, central China, the Hongshan district being its famed home.

In the kitchen

Classically stir-fried over high heat with Chinese cured pork.

Nutrition (per 100g)

~25kcalCal
~2.5gProtein
~0.3gFat
~4.0gCarbs
~2.0gFiber

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