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Mui Choi (Mui Choy)
Submitted by LadyTong on January 7, 2009 – 10:58 amNo Comment | 18,699 views
Ingredient Name: Mui Choi, Mui Choy, Pickled Chinese Cabbage
Traditional Chinese Name: 梅菜 (mui choi)
What is this?
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Mui choy is preserved (pickled) chinese cabbage
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It is a traditional preparation method used to preserve food after the harvest for winter months and consumption at the later time
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It is commonly used in braised dishes (such as pork belly) and other Chinese dishes
How do I prepare it?
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Remove the mui choy from the bag
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Soak in cool water for 30 minutes
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Rinse in running water making sure to spread the leaves to ensure that all the sand is washed away
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You can either leave it as a whole piece or dice it into tiny pieces for soup
Where can I buy this?
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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?
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Mui choy stores very well and can be kept sealed in the fridge for up to 6 months
