Yu Choy Stir Fry

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:

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)

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Yu Choy Stir Fry

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.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Yu Choy

Servings: 2

Calories: 130kcal

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

• Wash the Yu Choy and remove the old leaves.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sprinkle the soy sauce on the Yu Choy and serve. (Option)