Chinese Pickled Mustard Greens (Haam Choy)

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  • 3 1/2 ((gai choy (weighed after trimming but before washing)))
  • 1.5 ounces ginger )
  • 8 teaspoons salt )
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 1/2 sea salt
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons salt )
  • 2.62 teaspoons sugar )
  • 7 vinegar )
  1. Trim the tough base off of the mustard greens, along with any yellow or brown portions of the leaves

  2. To remove any dirt or sand, soak them in a large bowl of water for 10 minutes

  3. Shake the vegetables to loosen the grit

  4. Lift the vegetables out of the dirty water and rinse

  5. Rinse the bowl, fill with fresh water, and repeat this process two more times

  6. This cleaning step is very important

  7. In a large pot, add 10 cups (2

  8. 4 liters) of water, bring to a boil, and turn the heat down to medium low

  9. Stir in 1 ½ tablespoons (26g) of salt, until dissolved

  10. Place the mustard greens into the simmering water 1 or 2 at a time, so they’re completely submerged

  11. Blanch for 30 seconds, rotating them to evenly heat them on all sides

  12. Lift the mustard greens out of the water and transfer to a clean sheet pan to cool

  13. Next, put the sliced ginger into the blanching water and bring the water back to a simmer

  14. Once simmering, turn off the heat, and allow the liquid to cool to room temperature

  15. Once the vegetables are cool enough to handle, pour off any excess water from your sheet pan and rub salt (2 ¼ teaspoons/13g per pound of mustard greens) all over the greens, getting into the inner stems and rubbing the salt evenly across each stem/leaf until it has dissolved

  16. Place into a non-reactive bowl—stainless steel, enamel, ceramic, or glass work—and pour the ginger-infused blanching liquid over the vegetables

  17. Place a large plate on top of the vegetables with a heavy pot (or a pot filled with water) on top to press them down and keep them submerged

  18. Allow the greens to sit in the salted water for 24 hours at room temperature, covered with a clean towel or paper

  19. Disinfect the jar by first washing it thoroughly

  20. Wash your hands, and rinse the jar with boiling water

  21. With clean hands or tongs, lift the mustard greens out of the brine solution and let any excess liquid drain for a few seconds

  22. Squeeze the vegetables tightly

  23. This removes spaces where air bubbles can form, and also makes them more compact

  24. Place them into the jar along with the ginger slices

  25. Do your best to squeeze the vegetables into the jar and distribute the ginger evenly

  26. Reserve the brine, as you will be adding it to the jar momentarily

  27. Measure 1 teaspoon (6g) salt and ¾ teaspoon (3g) sugar per pound of greens, and sprinkle on top of the vegetables in the jar

  28. Measure out 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white vinegar per pound of vegetables, and pour it over the salt and sugar in the jar

  29. Next, use a clean ladle to carefully transfer the brine into the jar until it is almost full

  30. Check for air pockets that may be trapped near the bottom of the jar

  31. Use a chopstick to move the mustard greens around to release any air bubbles

  32. You can also cap the jar and move it around to coax air bubbles up to the top

  33. Once you feel all air bubbles have been eliminated, fill the jar to the top to ensure that all of the greens are completely submerged in liquid

  34. Take a 10- to 12-inch square piece of plastic wrap and fold it in half twice to make a neat smaller square

  35. Place it over the jar, making sure there are no air bubbles under the plastic wrap

  36. Screw the top on over the plastic wrap to create an airtight fit

  37. Use a clean kitchen cloth to wipe any liquid from the jar and place a label on it with the date

  38. Place the jar in a cool dark place for about 2 days, or until the mustard greens have turned from a bright green to a dull green

  39. After the mustard greens turn a dull green (2 days), put them in the back of the refrigerator, and they should be ready to eat in 7 days

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