Gai Lan
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Gai lan
Its name in Chinese literally means "mustard orchid", but gai lan is in the same plant family as broccoli and kale. For more information about gai lan (Chinese broccoli) or Chinese greens, see our articles.
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In China, gai lan is used in stir fries, steamed in dumplings, and eaten fresh in green salads. The faint bitterness of the vegetable complements a wide range of flavors, especially in green or herb salads.
Chinese Kale (Gai Lan, Chinese Broccoli) Kai lan is same as Chinese Kale (Gai Lan, Chinese Broccoli). Chinese Kale, also called Kailaan or Chinese Broccoli, has glossy, blue-green leaves with crisp and thick stems.
Chinese broccoli = Chinese kale = gai lan = gai lum = kai lan Notes: Like rapini, Chinese broccoli has small stems and green heads (which actually are flowers) and lots of leaves. But Chinese broccoli is leafier and less bitter than rapini.
Chinese broccoli, also known as Chinese kale and gai lan, is mostly stem and leaves and virtually no floret, as is the traditional broccoli grown in the United States.
Broccolini is a naturally-occurring cross between broccoli and gai lan (Chinese kale). Broccolini is a trademark of the Mann Packing Co. and is described by their site as "Sweet Baby Broccoli".
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is more stem and leaves and virtually no floret, as is the traditional broccoli grown in the United States. The plant is a white flowering broccoli, with green leaves and is used widely in Chinese cooking. Also known as Chinese kale and gai lan.
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