AA CHOY HEART (PREORDER)

40 - 50 lbs Seasonally sourced from Canada, Florida, Mexico, and New Jersey AA Choy Heart aka "AA Choy Sum", "Celtuce", "Stem Lettuce", "Asparagus Lettuce", "AA Cai-Xin", "Wo-Sun", "AA 菜心", "A 菜心", "萵筍" AA choy heart is the large edible stem portion of the plant. The stem is attached to long, thin green leaves on top and is generally one inch in diameter and six to eight inches in length. AA choy heart has a slightly nutty flavor and a crunchy texture. Usually peeled and sliced like a bamboo shoot and stir-fried with pork and garlic sauce. The stem can also be eaten raw in salads. Handling Tip Selection AA choy heart stem is firm without any dark spots. The dark green tops show no signs of yellowing or wilting. A larger stem is more woody and bitter than a smaller stem. Storage AA choy heart should be stored at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent. The typical shelf life is one to two weeks. AA choy heart is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurr