A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A preserved root vegetable, usually tan to brown after curing. Cut pieces may be wrinkled and firm; they soften during cooking.
In the kitchen
Sliced into some Fengjie Guzi chicken preparations to season the broth. Its saltiness contributes to the whole dish.
Curing time, salt and seasonings vary. The local name datoucai can refer to different vegetables: confirm turnip rather than assuming mustard root, mustard stem or daikon. Check added seasonings for dietary needs.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有盐渍干芜菁吗？
Does this dish contain Dried-salted turnip?
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.
