Tsoi Tsim
By: Rachel Leah Blu...

About

Tsoi tsim is an Asian green vegetable similar to kale.

Physical Description
Green leaves (similar to kale, but less wrinkly) on green or purple stems (similar to a dandelion stalk) with small edible yellow blossoms
Colors: Green, purple, yellow


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Salty
Substitutes: Kale, Spinach


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: june
Peak: june
Buying: Look for tsoi tsim at farmers' markets.


Preparation and Use
Try quickly sauteing the whole plant or just the leaves with olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder.