How to Cook Green Leafy Vegetables from Otsuji Farm

Otsuji Vegetables (Choi sum, bok choy, gai choy, etc)

Yield:  4-5   ½ cup servings

1 bunch        Cooked Green vegetable

2 Tbsp         Olive oil

1  Tbsp         Minced garlic

T/T              Salt and pepper

Big pinch      Sea salt or regular salt ( for boiling water)

1.     Fill up medium size pot or pan with water and place on stove . Add a big pinch of salt cover with lid, and bring to boil. 

2.     While water is heating up, clean and cut vegetable into one-inch strips/pieces. (Best way to clean vegetables is to submerge in water).

3.    Once the water is boiling, gently add vegetables to water and cook for about 5-8 minutes (or until it is bright green). 

4.    Once bright green, place in ice bath or cold water so the vegetables don't overcook, and remain vibrant in color.

5.    Remove choi sum from ice/cold water and drain excess water

6.    Add olive oil and garlic to cold pan and gently heat up until garlic aroma comes out. 
7. Gently mix in vegetables.

7.    Add salt and pepper to taste or your favorite sauce.