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TRIVIA QUESTION: A relative of bok choy, I am recognizable by my small yellow flowers and medium green leaves. Stir-frying, often in combination with sesame oil, oyster sauce, or garlic, brings out my sweet, mustardy flavor. Nutritionally, I am rich in calcium and vitamins. What am I? 

TRIVIA ANSWER: Choy Sum. (Choy or cai is the Chinese name for cabbage). Also known as Chinese Flowering Cabbage, Choy Sum is a very popular Chinese vegetable. Both the stems and the leaves of choy sum are eaten, although the stems are generally preferred. Stored in the vegetable crisper section of the refrigerator, choy sum should last for at least a few days. It makes a nice alternative to broccoli. 

Choy Sum Photo

(From the New South Wales Government Website)

 

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