Asian kale

English

Etymology

Compare the synonymous Chinese kale

Pronunciation

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Noun

Asian kale (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of kailan (“a long, blue-green vegetable with thick, glossy stems”).
    • [1992, Nancie McDermott, Real Thai: The Best of Thailand's Regional Cooking‎[1], San Fransico: Chronicle Books, →ISBN, page 55:
      In Thailand, this dish [kwaytiow paht si-yu] is made with Chinese broccoli, called pahk ka-nah, a sturdy Asian leafy vegetable sometimes translated as Asian kale.]
    • 2004, William Warren, At the Table of Jim Thompson, electronic edition, Singapore: Editions Didier Miller, published 2012, →ISBN, page 69:
      Stir-Fried Rice Noodels with Asian Kale & Chicken (Gai Pat Sii Uuu) […] Add the Asian kale and noodles, and cook for 3 minutes.
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