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Baby Kai Lan

Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra Allergen-Free
Baby Kai Lan

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Brassicaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (cultivated), Peak Spring/Fall
  • Source Kai Lan plant

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Baby Kai Lan ?

Young, tender Chinese broccoli with thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves and a slightly bitter, sweet flavor.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Baby Kai Lan ?

Le/La/L'Baby Kai Lan a un goût slightly bitter, sweet, earthy avec des arômes green, sulfurous (when cooked).

Taste
Slightly bitter, Sweet, Earthy
Texture
Crisp (stems), Tender (leaves), Fibrous
Aroma
Green, Sulfurous (when cooked)
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 80g (1 cup chopped)
Calories28 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.0 g
Total Carbohydrate4.0 g
Dietary Fiber2.0 g
Total Sugars1.0 g
Calcium100 mg
Iron1.0 mg
Potassium300 mg

Le secret du chef

Blanch kai lan quickly in boiling water then shock in ice water before stir-frying to maintain vibrant color and tender-crisp texture.

Substituts & Proportions pour Baby Kai Lan

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Baby Kai Lan est Broccolini, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar appearance, tender stems, and mild, slightly bitter taste.

Substituts pour Baby Kai Lan avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Broccolini Meilleur 1:1 Similar appearance, tender stems, and mild, slightly bitter taste.
Chinese Broccoli (mature) 1:1 More mature and potentially tougher stems, may need longer cooking.
Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) 1:1 More intensely bitter, but similar robust green flavor.
Asparagus 1:1 Different flavor, but similar tender-crisp texture and elongated shape.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Baby Kai Lan

Look for firm, vibrant green leaves and stems, avoid yellowing or wilting.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Baby Kai Lan ?

  • Oyster sauce
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • meats.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Baby Kai Lan ?

Slightly bitter, Sweet, Earthy Green, Sulfurous (when cooked)

Quel est un bon substitut pour Baby Kai Lan ?

Le meilleur substitut est Broccolini (1:1). Similar appearance, tender stems, and mild, slightly bitter taste.

Comment choisir et conserver le Baby Kai Lan ?

Look for firm, vibrant green leaves and stems, avoid yellowing or wilting.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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