Chinese toon

Toona sinensis

leaf · vegetable

Reddish young leaves with a strong onion and sesame flavor, stir-fried with eggs or tofu in spring.

Origin

China

Season (United States)

March to April

Preparation

Blanched before cooking: the shoots contain nitrites, which increase as they age.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

The shoots of the first picking, before the Qingming festival, fetch a high price.