On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 17:50:42 GMT, "RLK"
dashes_> wrote:

>I find this delicious Asian greens dish in all the Korean buffets in NYC.
>I'm not sure if the origin is Korean, Chinese or Japanese.
>
>It is saute'd, dark wrinkly green, served up cold, with sesame oil and
>sesame seeds. My mother bought me some Chinese Choy Sum, but I am not
>certain that is it... it is very similar tho, with the flowerettes and the
>darkness of the leaves. The Choy Sum seemed a bit too tender. The other
>green was tougher, more bitter, possibly a baby form of choy sum?
>
>If any one can name this green or point me to a recipe, I'd appreciate it.

Is it just leaves, possibly spade/heart-shapedwith a serrated
edge? If so I'd venture to guess it's perilla leaves. AKA shiso
in Japan, and beefsteak plant. I think is a member of the basil
family.

Could also be sesame leaf.

Both are sometimes used to make kimchi in Korea.

-sw