Tatsoi: A Bright Green Surprise, Nutritious Value, and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

Tatsoi is not only beautiful to look at, but is also rich in nutrients. We will introduce its deep green color, its changing appearance with the seasons, and various cooking methods

What is Tatsoi?

Tatsoi is a vegetable native to China that is characterized by its vibrant, deep green color. It is sometimes written as "Ketchai" in Chinese, which means "crawling on the ground." This name comes from the unique shape of the leaves, which spread out on the ground. However, Tatsoi available in the summer has leaves that stand upright, so it looks a little different

Season and characteristics

Tatsoi is available all year round, but is especially in season in winter. As the temperature drops, the leaves become darker green and the flavor improves. The shorter and flatter the stems, the softer they are

Nutritional value

This vegetable is rich in many nutrients, including carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and calcium. As a green and yellow vegetable, it is expected to have many health benefits

Recommended recipe: Stir-fried Tatsoi

  • material
    • Tatsoi: 1 bunch
    • Garlic: 1 clove
    • Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
    • Salt: a little
    • Pepper: a little
  • procedure
    1. Peel off the Tatsoi leaves one by one and cut the base to an appropriate length
    2. Chop the garlic finely
    3. Heat a frying pan and fry the garlic
    4. Add the tatsoi and stir fry briefly
    5. Season with oyster sauce, salt and pepper, and when it turns a bright colour, turn off the heat

So, that's all for now! We hope you'll give this nutritious vegetable a try!


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