Mini toy choy
By: Charlie

About

Small version of Toy Choy.

Information
Other names: Toy Choy Cabbage, Toy Choy


Physical Description
Toy Choy has dark green leaves with graceful, slightly rounded white grooves.
Colors: Green and white.


Tasting Notes
Flavors: mild, sweet
Mouthfeel: Crunchy, Soft
Food complements: Oil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Sesame seeds, Soy sauce
Substitutes: Toy choy


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: Look for Toy Choy with compact, firm and fresh stems that show no traces of browning. If the leaves are to be cooked, they can be slightly soft.


Preparation and Use
Steam, boil or stir-fry.
Cleaning: Leave base intact and rinse thoroughly to remove any sand between the leaves.


Conserving and Storing
Toy Choy can be refrigerated in a perforated plastic bag for up to one week in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator.