Vegetables · Food pairing guide
What goes with Choy Sum?
Choy sum is a flowering brassica harvested as shoots rather than a compact head. Its slender stems provide a juicy bite, while the leaves, buds and tender yellow flowers wilt rapidly. Young bunches taste mildly mustard-like and green, with a sweeter stem centre. Large basal stems can be fibrous even when the surrounding leaves still look attractive.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Choy Sum?
Use aromatic oil or a thin savoury glaze to reach both stems and leaves. Garlic and ginger sharpen the soft greens, while oyster sauce supplies body that clings after draining. Nutty cheese, grain crusts or a lightly set milk custard can contrast with the juicy stems if leaves are first cooked and squeezed to prevent the surrounding preparation becoming wet.
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