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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

O Que É Baby Kai Lan?

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

Qual o Sabor de Baby Kai Lan?

Baby Kai Lan tem um sabor slightly bitter, sweet, earthy com aromas de green, sulfurous (when cooked).

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

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Baby Kai Lan

O melhor substituto para Baby Kai Lan é Broccolini, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar appearance, tender stems, and mild, slightly bitter taste.

Substitutos para Baby Kai Lan com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Broccolini Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Baby Kai Lan

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Baby Kai Lan?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Baby Kai Lan?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Baby Kai Lan?

O melhor substituto é Broccolini (1:1). Similar appearance, tender stems, and mild, slightly bitter taste.

Como escolher e armazenar Baby Kai Lan?

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

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