Dua Chua

Name: Dua Chua
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 lbs mustard greens, chopped; 4 scallions, sliced; 4 cups warm water; 2 tbsp coarse salt; 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Traditional Vietnamese pickled mustard greens with a tangy flavor and crisp texture. Serve as a bright accent for rich meats or use in savory braises and soups.

20 minEasyServes 815 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs mustard greens, chopped
4 scallions, sliced
4 cups warm water
2 tbsp coarse salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Dry 2 lbs chopped mustard greens at room temperature for several hours until slightly wilted.
2

Dissolve 2 tbsp coarse salt and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in 4 cups warm water.
3

Pack mustard greens and 4 sliced scallions into a clean glass jar.
4

Pour brine over ingredients to submerge, seal jar, and ferment at room temperature for 2 to 4 days.

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Questions

Is Dua Chua keto-friendly?

A serving of Dua Chua carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How many calories are in Dua Chua?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 15 calories, with 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Dua Chua keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Dua Chua within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Dua Chua?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Halved, the mustard greens drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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