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tatsoi

noun tat·soi \ ˈtät-ˈsȯi \

Definition of tatsoi

: an Asian mustard (Brassica rapa rosularis) having a rosette of edible dark green spoon-shaped glossy leaves; also : the leaves

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Add noodles to bowl with dressing, along with pea shoots, radishes, tatsoi, and reserved peas and give it all a good toss to make sure noodles and vegetables are evenly coated.

— chris morocco, Bon Appetit, "Cold Soba Noodles with Jammy Eggs and Peas," 19 Apr. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of tatsoi

Chinese (Guangdong) daat-choi, from daat- sink, fall flat + choi vegetable (or from a cognate compound in another Chin dialect)

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