preserved mustard greens (xue cai), finely chopped
雪菜切末· xue cai
fresh
Taste & Role
Salty🍋 Sour🐟 UmamiSavory🫙 Fermented
Used as a savory flavoring vegetable rather than a main ingredient. It is typically stir-fried with tofu, ground pork, or edamame, folded into noodle dishes and fried rice, or simmered in soups to add salty, tangy depth.
What it is
Preserved mustard greens, known as xue cai or xue li hong, are a Chinese pickle made from a leafy variety of mustard green that is salted and fermented until wilted and tangy. The finely chopped version comes pre-cut and ready to use straight from the package. It is a staple in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Taiwanese home cooking.
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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