DAXING Spicy Preserved Mustard Vegetable (Zhacai) — 100g

Crisp, salty, tangy, and spicy. DAXING Spicy Preserved Mustard Vegetable (Zhacai / 榨菜) is a classic Chinese preserved condiment made from mustard tuber — salted, pressed, and seasoned into a firm, crunchy pickle with a bold, complex flavor. A cornerstone of Chinese home cooking: salty, tangy, savory (umami-rich), and spicy all at once. Ready to use straight from the pack. Made in China.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 100g
• Country of Origin: China
• Brand: DAXING (銀豐牌 榨菜大王)
• Type: Spicy preserved mustard tuber (Zhacai / 榨菜)
• Flavor: Salty, tangy, umami-rich, and spicy
• Texture: Crisp-tender — firm crunch that holds up in cooking
• Ready to use: Pre-seasoned, no cooking required

What Is Zhacai?

Zhacai (榨菜, zhàcài) is a type of Chinese preserved mustard tuber — the swollen stem of a mustard plant, salted, pressed, and fermented with chili and spices. Originally from Sichuan province, it is one of China’s most widely used preserved vegetables. Its distinctive crisp texture and bold salty-tangy-spicy flavor make it an instant flavor booster for noodles, congee, soups, and stir-fries. Naturally rich in glutamates — a powerful umami ingredient.

How to Use

• 💧 Rinse briefly first: Zhacai is packed in a seasoned brine and can be quite salty. Rinse under cold water and squeeze gently to control saltiness without losing the spice and flavor. Taste a piece after rinsing to gauge
• ⏰ Add late: For stir-fries and soups, add towards the end of cooking to preserve the crunch
• 🔪 Chop to size: Slice thin for noodles and soups, chop fine for fillings and sauces, leave in larger pieces for stir-fries
• 🌶️ Start small: Especially with the spicy version — start with 1–2 tablespoons per serving and adjust to taste

Ways to Use

• 🍜 Noodles: Toss with cooked noodles, sesame oil, soy sauce, a splash of vinegar, scallions, and sesame seeds — instant flavor-packed noodles in minutes
• 🍚 Congee: The classic topping for plain rice congee alongside peanuts, scallions, and sesame oil — transforms a simple bowl into a complete meal
• 🍲 Stir-fry: Sauté with ground pork, garlic, and ginger — the quintessential Zhacai pork stir-fry. Or add to any vegetable stir-fry in the last few minutes for instant depth
• 🍛 Soups: Stir a spoonful into wonton soup, hot & sour soup, or any broth-based noodle soup just before serving for savoriness and texture
• 🥚 Eggs: Mix into scrambled eggs or an omelette with scallions — excellent alongside congee
• 🥟 Dumplings: Finely chop and mix into pork or tofu dumpling filling for extra zing
• 🥢 Dipping sauce: Mince finely and mix with soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and garlic for a punchy dip

Perfect For

• 🍜 Noodle lovers: The essential topping for Chinese noodle dishes — adds crunch, salt, and spice in one ingredient
• 🍚 Congee enthusiasts: A classic congee condiment — no congee spread is complete without Zhacai
• 🍲 Home cooks: A versatile, affordable pantry staple that adds instant authentic Chinese flavor to any dish
• 🎁 Pantry gifting: A great addition to a Chinese pantry gift set alongside soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil

Note: Contains mustard and may contain soy. Please check the actual package for full ingredient and allergen information before consuming. Refrigerate after opening.