Yu Choy is also called Yo Choy Sum. It is suitable for sowing in warm areas of the south and it is one of the specialty vegetables in southern China. This can be planted all year round.

What is Yu Choy?

Yu Choy is a kind of green vegetable that produces plump stalks 20-30 cm high with oval-formed leaves. It has a sweet, green taste like spinach, with inconspicuous bitter and peppery notes.

The stretching stems are thin, fresh, smooth, and light green, and appended to the stems are expansive and level, dim green leaves that have noticeable veining spreading over the surface.

There are additionally little, splendid yellow blossoms that initially show up as green buds in inexactly compacted groups of 10-20 buds. The leaves, stems, and blossoms of Yu Choy are on the whole eatable and have a crunchy, delicate consistency.

Yu Choy’s Nutrition:

Item Data /1000g Item Data /1000g Protein 13-16g Riboflavin 0.3-1 mg Fat 1-3g Calcium 410-1350 mg Iron 13mg Nicotinic acid 3-8 mg Phosphorus 270 mg Vitamin C 790 mg Carotene 1-13.6 mg Carbohydrate 22-42g

Cooking tips for Yu Choy recipe:

1. Pick firm stalks with fresh leaves. Dodge dark-colored spots.

2. You can keep the unwashed Yu Choy for about 3 days in the refrigerator.

3. Keep high heat during the stir-fried food procedure and keep control of the green leaves green.

How to cook Yu Choy

Yu Choy Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

• 300g Yu Choy

• 2 teaspoons soy sauce(option)

• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash the Yu Choy and remove the old leaves.

2. Pour a half wok of water and add salt, sugar, and vegetable oil in the wok. Cook the water until boiling. Then add the Yu Choy and cook it for about 30 seconds until the Yu Choy becomes deep green. Transfer the cooked Yu Choy on a plate.

3. Heat wok with oil, and stir-fry garlic until fragrant. Add salt and Yu Choy in the wok and stir-fry under high heat for a few times. Transfer it on a plate.

4. Sprinkle the soy sauce on the Yu Choy and serve. (Option)



