Eating in China
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Leek

韭葱Jiǔcōng

A broad-leaved allium used in one twice-cooked pork preparation.

Type
Vegetables

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A thick pale base opens into broad, flat green leaves.

In the kitchen

Sliced and stir-fried with pork in this preparation.

Leeks are distinct from garlic greens and large green onions. They are used in one twice-cooked pork preparation but are not a fixed requirement for every Sichuan version.

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这道菜里有韭葱吗?

Does this dish contain Leek?

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