Daoducai preserved mustard greens

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Moist chopped leaves and stem pieces, usually dark green to brown, with a salty, fermented aroma. Distinct from pickled mustard tuber strips.

In the kitchen

Used in some Jiande tofu-bao fillings and to season fried rice, noodles, soups and other cooked dishes.

Leaf varieties, chopping size and fermentation vary. Check added seasonings and cooking fats in prepared products or dishes.

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A few dishes to explore

These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.

Jiande tofu bao

建德豆腐包Zhejiang · Street food