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Monday
Jan102011

Leek flower sauce 韭菜花酱 (jiǔ cài huā jiàng)

A dark green condiment made from the Chinese leek flower plant (Chinese chives), this sauce has a strong garlicky flavor and should be used in small quantities so that it doesn’t overpower a dish. You can find it in jars at Asian grocery stores.

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