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Springtime
05-20-2009, 01:01 PM
I just went to my asian store and got the hugest pack of kai choy and had some
I thought the taste was nice, but it has an aftertaste that reminded me of tea..? dunno.

But, i was surprised to find when i googled for more info, that kai choy and mustard greens are the same thing, Brassica Juncea, but different varieties? How does that work? I know it's probably complicated and botanical, but anyone more skilled who cares to explain a bit?

Are they the exact same plant, or just very close, or same but from different parts of the world?

Peace

spicyfull
05-21-2009, 02:13 AM
There are thing in the same Family, simular in taste and looks. Also things grown in different parts of the World are called different things. I have never heard of Kai Choy.

T-Bird
05-21-2009, 11:42 AM
When I found out broccoli and cauliflower were the same plant - I was amazed:eek: