{"product_id":"yu-choy-sum","title":"Yu Choy Sum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMalaysia Chye Sim (Yu Choy Sum)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the tender stems and fresh leafy crunch of Malaysia Chye Sim (Yu Choy Sum), a popular green leafy vegetable used in Singapore, Chinese and Southeast Asian home cooking. Also known as chai sim, chye sim, choy sum, yu choy sum, yu chai, cai xin, cai xin vegetable, caixin vegetable, Chinese flowering cabbage, flowering white cabbage, sawi vegetable, sawi bunga or 菜心, this vegetable is suitable for stir-fries, soups, blanching and everyday vegetable sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChye sim has long green stems, tender leaves and sometimes small yellow flower buds. The stems are juicy and lightly crunchy, while the leaves become soft and sweet after cooking. Its flavour is fresh, mild, slightly mustardy and sometimes gently bitter, making it a practical vegetable for simple garlic stir-fries, oyster sauce dishes and clear soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia. Product photos are for reference only. Stem thickness, leaf size, flower buds, tenderness, colour, sweetness, bitterness, packaging and weight may vary depending on harvest, shipment and batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMalaysia Chye Sim Quick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalaysia Chye Sim (Yu Choy Sum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChai sim, choy sum, yu choy sum, yu chai, cai xin, cai xin vegetable, caixin vegetable, chye sim, baby chye sim, Chinese flowering cabbage, flowering white cabbage, sawi, sawi bunga, 菜心\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh green leafy vegetable with edible stems, leaves and young flower buds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrassica rapa Caisin Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen leafy stems with tender leaves and possible small yellow flowers, depending on batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild, fresh, slightly sweet and lightly mustardy, with gentle bitterness depending on batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuicy stems with soft tender leaves after cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarlic stir-fry, oyster sauce chye sim, blanched vegetables, clear soup, noodle soup, cai xin vegetable dishes and everyday green leafy vegetable meals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep refrigerated, dry and unwashed. Wash only before cooking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalaysia Chye Sim has a clean vegetable flavour with tender leaves and juicy stems. The stems give a light crunch, while the leaves soften quickly when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the vegetable has small yellow flower buds, they are edible and can be cooked together with the stems and leaves. The flavour is mild and slightly mustard-like, so it pairs well with garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, soup stock and simple stir-fry seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh chye sim from Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender green leaves with juicy stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall yellow flowers may appear depending on batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, fresh and slightly mustardy flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for blanching, stir-frying and soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular green leafy vegetable for Singapore meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for quick home cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChye Sim, Chai Sim, Choy Sum and Cai Xin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChye sim, chai sim, choy sum, yu choy sum, cai xin and 菜心 all refer to this familiar leafy vegetable used in Chinese and local cooking. The wording changes depending on dialect, language and market habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCai xin in English is commonly translated as choy sum or Chinese flowering cabbage. It is also sometimes called flowering white cabbage, especially when referring to the vegetable’s tender flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChye Sim \/ Chai Sim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Singapore market name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoy Sum \/ Yu Choy Sum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon English and Cantonese-style names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Chai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelated name used for the same vegetable family in some markets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCai Xin \/ Caixin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMandarin-style name for 菜心\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e菜心\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChinese name for chye sim \/ choy sum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Flowering Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish descriptive name for choy sum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSawi \/ Sawi Bunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalay market-style wording; sawi can also refer broadly to mustard greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaby Chye Sim and Green Leafy Vegetables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby chye sim usually refers to younger, more tender chye sim harvested at a smaller size. It may have softer stems and milder leaves, but size depends on the current batch and supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChye sim is one of the most familiar green leafy vegetables used in Singapore meals. It is easy to cook, quick to prepare and suitable for both simple home dishes and restaurant-style vegetable sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Cook Chye Sim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChye sim cooks quickly and should not be overcooked if you want the stems to stay juicy and the leaves to remain green. Wash well, trim the stem ends if needed, then cook briefly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanch quickly and serve with oyster sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry with garlic and light seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to noodle soup or clear soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook with ikan bilis stock or chicken stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with mushrooms, tofu, pork, chicken, prawns or egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to fried noodles, bee hoon or rice dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a simple green vegetable side dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple Chye Sim with Garlic and Oyster Sauce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple chye sim dish, blanch the vegetables briefly in boiling water, drain well, then finish with garlic oil and oyster sauce. This brings out the natural sweetness of the stems while keeping the leaves tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stems are thick, cook the stems slightly earlier than the leaves. This helps the stems soften without overcooking the leafy tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChye Sim Soup Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChye sim works well in clear soups because it cooks quickly and adds fresh green flavour. Add the stems first, then the leaves near the end of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChye sim with ikan bilis soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCai xin vegetable soup with egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChye sim noodle soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken soup with choy sum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTofu and chye sim clear soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish slice soup with chye sim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChye Sim Nutrition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChye sim is best described as a fresh green leafy vegetable that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Like many leafy vegetables, it naturally contains water, dietary fibre, vitamin C, folate, potassium and plant compounds found in brassica vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Nutrition Per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Raw Choy Sum Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 17–27 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in small amounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in chye sim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in small amounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow in fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in chye sim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in leafy vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in chye sim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose Chye Sim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose chye sim with fresh green leaves and firm juicy stems. The leaves should not be slimy, badly yellow or strongly wilted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose fresh green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for firm stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid slimy or mouldy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid badly yellow or dried-out stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall yellow flowers are normal if still fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse tender baby chye sim for quick stir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook soon after purchase for best freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalaysia Chye Sim has a short shelf life and should be refrigerated as soon as possible after delivery. Keep it dry and unwashed during storage, as excess moisture can make leafy vegetables spoil faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the vegetable in a produce bag or container in the refrigerator. Wash only before cooking, then drain well before stir-frying, blanching or adding to soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate immediately after delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep dry and unwashed during storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a produce bag or container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd paper towel if there is excess moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash only before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim tough stem ends if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within a few days for best quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard if slimy, mouldy or badly wilted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SKC Fruits","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":39533714833506,"sku":"","price":2.6,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs","offer_id":40373274935394,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2880\/9826\/files\/malaysia-chye-sim-yu-choy-sum.jpg?v=1783087217","url":"https:\/\/www.skcfruits.com\/products\/yu-choy-sum","provider":"SKC Fruits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}