Ingredient
The younger leaves are better for raw applications and more mature leaves are better for cooking. Baby Amaranth Greens are milder and good for salads or as a garnish and older greens are good for soup, stir fry, and vegetable side dish.
Alternative Names
Chau Lai, Pigweed, Wild Amaranth Leaves
Categories
Braising Green, Leaf Vegetable, Salad Green
Origin
Flavor
Earthy, Sweet-Slightly, Vegetal
Texture
Prep Methods
Chop, Cut/Slice, Finishing, Mash/Purée
Cooking Method
Uses
see categorized dishes
- Enhancement
- Dish
- Braising Greens
- Salad
- Stir-Fry
- Vegetable Dish
Seasonal Availability
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- In Season
- Coming/Limited Season
- Going Out of Season
- Not In Season
