Otherwise known as bitter melon, lotus root, and Chinese broccoli respectively, these are just a few of the vegetables that can make all the difference in Oriental dishes you can make at home. Like prized exotic plants, Asian vegetables require the kind of care that comes from knowledge and dedication passed down through generations. Wegmans brings you the result of that experience, with fresh Asian specialty produce from growers whose workforce is only as big as the size of their families.
Some Asian vegetables show up more frequently than others in certain regional cooking.
Cantonese, the most popular style of Oriental cuisine, consistently features napa, bok choy, and gai lan. Mandarin gets a little more exotic with tung ho, ong choy, Chinese chives, and nira grass. And spicy Szechwan gets most of its heat from Thai chilis. On this page you'll find a wealth of information on your favorite Asian vegetables. Or, stop by your local Wegmans produce department, and we'll be happy to answer all your questions.