A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Firm yellow-brown to dark-brown root pieces; distinct from leafy pickles and preserved mustard stem.
In the kitchen
Adds savory crunch to noodle dishes, rice and bean-curd bowls.
Cut, color and seasoning vary. Check added chili and other seasonings rather than assuming every version is the same.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有腌大头菜吗？
Does this dish contain Preserved mustard root (datoucai)?
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.
