choi sum
/tʃɔɪ ˈsʌm
/(also choy sum)
noun
A small Chinese cabbage of a variety with mild-tasting leaves and small edible yellow flowers.
- Brassica rapa variety parachinensis, family Cruciferae.
- The choy sum were cooked till soft in a savoury sauce that has hints of orange peel in it.
- Besides sampling specialities like beef choi sum and sha cha chicken, guests were also treated to a colourful lion dance.
Origin
Chinese (Cantonese dialect), literally 'vegetable heart'.
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