Ingredient Name:  Mui Choi, Mui Choy, Pickled Chinese Cabbage

• Mui choy is preserved (pickled) chinese cabbage
• It is a traditional preparation method used to preserve food after the harvest for winter months and consumption at the later time
• It is commonly used in braised dishes (such as pork belly) and other Chinese dishes

How do I prepare it?

• Remove the mui choy from the bag
• Soak in cool water for 30 minutes
• Rinse in running water making sure to spread the leaves to ensure that all the sand is washed away
• You can either leave it as a whole piece or dice it into tiny pieces for soup

Where can I buy this?

You can purchase mui choy prepackaged in most Asian supermarkets

What is the cost?

• Mui choy costs around $2.50 CAD / pound

Any benefits?

• It is an ideal substitute for salting and flavouring food

Any precautions?

• Due to the preservation process, mui choy often contains sand grits and dirt
• It can be an extremely salty ingredient is not washed thoroughly, so use in moderation
• Buy miu choy from a reputable source

Additional Information?

• Mui choy stores very well and can be kept sealed in the fridge for up to 6 months