zhà​cài

hot pickled mustard tuber

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榨菜 zhà​cài hot pickled mustard tuber

A type of spicy pickled vegetable made from the knobby, enlarged stem of a variety of mustard plant; typically prepared with chili and spices.

榨菜 zhà​cài zhacai mustard

A variety of mustard plant (Brassica juncea var. tumida) whose stem enlarges into a knobby, tuber-like shape; can be eaten as a fresh vegetable or pickled

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