Avoid Gai Lan with dull, wilted leaves, yellow florets, and dried hard stems. Some people prefer thicker stems, while others prefer Baby Chinese Broccoli (Chinese: 芥蘭苗), which is smaller, more tender, and sweeter in taste. Gai Lan vs. Choy Sum vs. Gai Choy: Gai Lan is often ...
Choosing mature vs. young vegetables is ultimately a personal preference. Is Gai Lan the same as Broccolini? An extra fun fact… Have you seen those expensive bunches of “broccolini” (also sometimes labeled, “baby broccoli”) in your local supermarket? That’s just a hybrid of your regular...