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Description/Taste
Garlic chive buds are small, yellow to white, unopened, oval floral buds. These buds appear on the top of green, flat, and wide stems with small fibrous bulbs in the ground at the base. Garlic chive buds have a mild and pungent flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Garlic chive buds are available in the summer.
Current Facts
Garlic chive buds, botanically classified as Allium tuberosum, are also known as Flowering chives and Gau Choy Fa in China. Garlic chive buds are used for both culinary and ornamental purposes and are extremely popular in Asian cuisine.
Nutritional Value
Garlic chive buds contain some vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Garlic chive buds can be used in both raw and cooked applications. They are often used as a garnish and can also be pickled and paired with charcuterie. When cooked, Garlic chive buds are used in stir-fries, chopped in meat dishes, or minced into dumplings. Garlic chive buds pair well with noodles, broths, potatoes, eggs, mushrooms, tofu, and shrimp. Garlic chive buds will keep for a couple of days when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Garlic chive buds are highly favored in Chinese cuisine and are often referred to as "jewels among vegetables." The most popular dish incorporates Garlic chive buds into a stir-fry with oyster sauce, mushrooms, and shrimp. They are also enjoyed in China in scrambled eggs and meat dishes.
Geography/History
Garlic chive buds are over 4,000 years old and are native to southwestern China. Today Garlic chive buds are found in well-stocked grocery stores, farmers markets, Asian markets, and home gardens in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Garlic Chive Buds. One
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Buchu Jeon {Garlic Chive Blossom Pancake} |
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Richmond New May
Richmond New May Wah Supermarket
Near San Francisco, California, United States707 Clement Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-221-9826 About 43 days ago, 7/13/19 
Hiep-Thanh Market
Hiep-Thanh Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 44 days ago, 7/12/19 
Gold Fortune Supermarket
Gold Fortune Supermarket
Near Cerritos, California, United States13321 Artesia Blvd Cerritos CA 90703 562-802-8888 About 64 days ago, 6/22/19 
99 Ranch Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 124 days ago, 4/23/19 
Thuan Phat Supermarket
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 140 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : It’s spring! Chive flowers! 
H Mart
Near Poway, California, United StatesAbout 180 days ago, 2/26/19 Sharer's comments : Garlic Chive Buds spotted at H Mart. Fat Cat Organics, Cullman AL Near Cullman, Alabama, United States About 373 days ago, 8/17/18 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United StatesAbout 471 days ago, 5/11/18 Sharer's comments : Garlic Chive Buds spotted at Your Dekalb Farmers Market. |
