At the table
Take a few leaves and stems together with chopsticks; it can accompany rice.
Confirm the cooking fat if avoiding animal ingredients. This description does not guarantee every restaurant recipe.
Pork and chicken-fat preparations are different versions; ask which oil and seasonings are used.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Pork and chicken-fat preparations are different versions; ask which oil and seasonings are used.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Gently sweet and savory, without chili in this version.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Tender wrinkled leaves and soft stems.
- How it’s made
- Stir-fry the greens in rapeseed oil and season lightly.
Pork and chicken-fat preparations are different versions; ask which oil and seasonings are used.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Jiangsu.
About this regional connection
Jiangsu: Wujiang,Suzhou localgreens, boundedplainrapeseedoil version.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有吴江清炒香青菜吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Wujiang’s winter greens
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Xiangqingcai is a local winter vegetable of Wujiang near Suzhou. Its wrinkled leaves become especially tender and sweet after cold weather; simple cooking highlights their aroma.