KATHY: Chinese chives are divisive: The smell is so distinctive and garlicky that some find it a little off-putting. I, however, don’t belong in that camp; I love the flavor and slight crunch. Chinese chives are used in some of my favorite dim sum offerings, such as chive pancakes and pan-fried shrimp and chive dumplings. But these dishes take some work to prepare. So when I see really fresh Chinese chives at the Chinatown market and don’t want to go to the effort of DIYing
