Qi’ao Pickled Mustard Greens

Qi’ao Pickled Mustard Greens

　　Qi’ao Pickled Mustard Greens. A specialty of Ningbo, abundantly produced in Qi’ao Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, it is renowned as the “hometown of pickled vegetables.” Made from salted potherb mustard, these greens have a bright yellow hue and are fragrant, tender, fresh, and slightly tangy—qualities that help stimulate the appetite and produce saliva. They can be eaten raw or used as an ingredient. A local Ningbo saying goes, “If you don’t eat pickled vegetable soup for three days, your feet will feel a bit sore,” which shows just how essential these greens are. The processing of Qi’ao Pickled Mustard Greens has a history of nearly a hundred years, during which many famous brands have been created. For example, the “Dali” brand of pickled mustard greens uses vacuum packaging and advanced preservation technology, making them popular both domestically and internationally.