Siow Bak Choy

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Another cultivar of B. Chinensis with greenish petioles. The plant is often pluck for sale when still very young, about 15cm tall.  The whole plant has a delicate mustard flavor without being bitter. 

It originated in Eastern Asia and has grown extensively in China and Japan. It has now spread to Malaysia, Indonesia and many parts of the world. It is one of the easiest and most productive vegetables in the tropics for all elevations. 
 
 
 

 

 Uses
The leaves are eaten cooked or they can be pickled in salt for three days and dried and stored for weeks as salted cabbage. 

Storing
Chill vegetable, wrapped, until ready to use.