Sawi (Mustard Greens) is medium to large in size, averaging 2-10 centimeters in diameter, and the leaves are long, oblong, and flat in shape. The lanceolate to lobed, crisp, green to white-green leaves are thin with a central midrib, prominent veining, and are smooth and pliable. The stem is also green and is thick, fibrous, chewy, and juicy. Sawi (Mustard Greens) has a fresh, crunchy texture and a pungent, semi-bitter, green flavor.
Sawi (Mustard Greens) contains vitamin C, potassium iron, calcium, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and riboflavin.
Sawi (Mustard Greens) is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as stir-frying, steaming, and boiling. It can be used fresh in salads or used as a wrap for meats, vegetables, fish, or deep-fried tofu. When used as a wrap, it is often dipped in a peanut sauce, black bean sauce, or a mixture of soya bean, lime juice, garlic, and green chilies. It can also be cooked and stirred into soups or steamed and mixed with rice, meat, and vegetables. Sawi (Mustard Greens) pairs well with cucumber, tomato, kale, lentils, chickpeas, mango, apple, cranberry, cumin seeds, yellow mustard seeds, turmeric, paprika, ginger, cilantro, mint, parsley, lime wedges, lemon, yogurt, chicken, pork, minced fish, and tofu. It will keep for a couple of days when stored in the refrigerator, but it is recommended for immediate use to preserve quality.
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