Cai Chua (Preserved Mustard Greens)
Servings Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron Dietary Fiber
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 pound mustard greens 2 cups water 1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup sugar



1 Dry mustard greens in the sun for half a day (or in a very low-temperature oven for 1-1/2 hours) or until semi-dry. Blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute and drain.
2 Cut into short segments, or keep in whole pieces. Place in a sterilised glass jar. Bring water, salt and sugar to a boil, then cool down. Pour the liquid into the jar, making sure that all leaves are covered.
3 Marinate for 1 week, or until the stems turn yellow and crisp.

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