Tatsoi
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| Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa (L.H.Bailey) Hanelt
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Tatsoi (Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa[1] or Brassica rapa var. rosularis[2]) is an Asian variety of Brassica rapa grown for greens. This plant has become popular in North American cuisine as well, and is now grown throughout the world.
Naming
The name comes from Mandarin (in Chinese: 塌棵菜). It is also called 'Chinese flat cabbage', 'rosette pakchoi' or 'broadbeaked mustard',[3] 'spoon mustard',[2] or 'spinach mustard'. Variations of the name tatsoi include 'tat soi', 'tat choy'.
Description
The plant has dark green spoon-shaped leaves which form a thick rosette. It has a soft creamy texture and has a subtle yet distinctive flavour.
It can be grown to harvestable size in 45–50 days, and can withstand temperatures down to –10°C (15°F). Tatsoi can be harvested even from under the snow.
Nutritional value
Tatsoi contains high levels of vitamin C, carotenoids, folic acid, calcium and potassium.[4]
