Vegetables
Pea Shoots
Tender pea vine tips with paired oval leaflets and fine curling tendrils.
- 繁體中文
- 豆苗
- English
- Pea Shoots
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Tunas kacang polong (豆苗)
- Tagalog
- Talbos ng gisantes (豆苗)
What is it?
Pea Shoots is a food item commonly encountered in Hong Kong homes and markets.
How to identify it
Look for soft green stems, paired leaflets and delicate tendrils.
- Tender pea vine tips with paired oval leaflets and fine curling tendrils.
- Look for soft green stems, paired leaflets and delicate tendrils.
- Pea shoots have leaflets and tendrils; bean sprouts are mostly pale thick stems.
Common confusion
Pea shoots have leaflets and tendrils; bean sprouts are mostly pale thick stems.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use in a recipe that specifically names this vegetable; this page identifies the market item only.
Preparation or handling
Wash thoroughly under clean running water before cooking; do not use soap, special detergent or produce wash.
Storage
Wash only immediately before cooking or eating; if pre-washing is necessary, dry thoroughly and follow the label or supplier storage directions.
Helper tip
Use the Hong Kong name and check the physical features or original label when buying. Look for soft green stems, paired leaflets and delicate tendrils.
What Ma’am or Sir may say
唔該要豆苗，俾我睇清楚先。The employer wants Pea Shoots and asks for it to be checked before purchase.
Useful market phrase
唔該要豆苗，俾我睇清楚先。Does the image look correct?
Last reviewed
Sources
- Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department — Public Market Items - Leafy Vegetables
- Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department — Leafy vegetables Cantonese pinyin
- Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department — Public Market Items Multilingual Booklet
- Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety — Pesticide Residues in Food - Frequently Asked Questions
- Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety — Safe and Fresh: Practical Tips for Storing Vegetables