Reject heads that look wilted, limp or bruised. Stored unwashed in a plastic bag in the salad drawer of the fridge, Chinese cabbage should keep well for a few weeks. Only freeze crisp, young cabbage.

Tiger Lily Stems or tiger lily buds – Finely shredded cabbage can be substituted ... It’s also great to serve this spicy sour soup with Chinese bbq pork placed in steamed buns with hot mustard.