Garlic Chives (青龙菜)

When consumed raw, Royale Chinese Chives (also known as Qing Long Cai) boast a robust flavour that complements a variety of Chinese and Thai dishes, such as wheatgrass tofu and stir-fry recipes. The leaves of the plant are tapering hollow and cylindrical, with a soft texture. Basic stir-frying of Qing Long Cai with thinly-sliced garlic, dried shrimps, ginger, and a dash of cooking oil creates a simple yet comforting homey dish that brings out the chives' natural, moderately sweet taste. Don't miss out on adding this delicious ingredient to your cart for your next culinary adventure!

STORAGE

Wrap it in a moist paper towel, place it in a ziplock bag, and store it in the refrigerator to maximise the lifespan of these chives.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Green dragon veggies are grown in the same way that yellow chives are. The Chinese chives are completely covered in order to create yellow chives (flat yellowish-whitish leaves owing to a lack of chlorophyll). Chinese chives are grown into green dragon veggies, which have flat light green leaves, by covering them with thick nets to prevent sunlight. The green dragon vegetable has less fibres, is tenderer, and is very mild as a result of minimising its exposure to sunlight. When cooked, it emits a distinct aromatic aroma.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Excellent source of powerful antioxidants
• Prevents common cold and fever
• Maintain blood pressure
• Increase immunity power
• Could prevent or fight against cancer
• Increase bone density
• Help improve your memory
• Helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory

High in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, Vitamin K, C, A, magnesium, calcium, manganese, potassium, iron, riboflavin, potassium, vitamin A, iron, thiamin, and beta carotene.

Common Names: Chinese Leek, Stir-fry Royale Chive, Green Dragon chives Chinese Garlic Chives, belongs to the Allium family which includes hundreds of species such as onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, chives and leek, Alium Tuberosum, Cheng Loong Choy,新鲜蔬菜, 青龙菜