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By Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid

Published 1998

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sai yeung choi With small leaves on thick green stalks, in Asian markets, watercress is usually sold from a large messy-looking pile. In grocery stores, it usually comes in bunches. The tender green tips are best, so look for the finest stalks. It is often served well boiled in a pork broth–based soup, though it is also useful in Thai or Western dishes as a garnish or a salad green.