They’re shaped like green cabbages, but the leaves are deep green and deeply crinkled. Their flavor is mild and earhty, and the leaves are tender even when raw. Heads should be compact and tight, but will have a little more give to them because of the wrinkled leaves. It can be sliced thinly in soups and stir-fries.
High in carotene and antioxidants, pea sprouts are also known as tao miu. They look like a greener, leafier version of bean sprouts and are best enjoyed in soups and stir fries.
Siew Pak Choy can be lightly boiled, steamed, stir-fried, combined with other greens and used in soups. The stems and leaves are light green, juicy and tender.