Dry goods & condiments

Preserved Mustard (Mui Choy)

Preserved mustard-green leaves and stems used in Hong Kong cooking; it is not plum, despite the English reading of 梅.

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Name in Cantonese (Jyutping): mui4 coi3

Preserved mustard-green leaves and stems used in Hong Kong cooking; it is not plum, despite the English reading of 梅.

Look for dark-brown leafy stems in bundles, strips or chopped form, sometimes with visible salt or seasoning; it is not radish pieces.

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梅菜 has preserved leaves and stems; 菜脯 is radish in strips, chunks or mince.

Used with steamed minced pork, braised pork and vegetable dishes.

Open leaves and stems to check and rinse away grit. Wash or soak only as the label/recipe directs for saltiness, then cut and cook thoroughly.

Follow the package label; after opening reseal, refrigerate if directed, and use clean utensils.

梅菜 means preserved mustard greens here, not plum. Sweet and salty styles vary considerably by brand.

買甜梅菜，唔好買菜脯。

Buy sweet-style preserved mustard greens, not preserved radish.

唔該，呢包係甜梅菜定鹹梅菜？

Meaning: Excuse me, is this pack sweet or salted preserved mustard greens?

Last reviewed: 2026-08-22

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