Herb
Flowering Garlic Chive
B tier
Flowering garlic chives are harvested for tender stems and unopened buds—seasonal Asian market delicacy with concentrated garlic-chive aroma. Stir-fry whole buds quickly. More expensive than leaf. Do not overcook to limp stringiness.
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ButterChinese Stir FryEggFreshGarnishSnipped
Traits
BudBud StageDelicacyDelicateFloral GarlicGai LaiSeasonal
History
CN
Flowering garlic chive stems were prized seasonal vegetables.
CN
Markets sold flowering chives in short harvest windows.
Specialty Asian grocers abroad stocked flowering garlic chives.
Chefs featured flowering chives as peak-season produce.