Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plant cultivated for its succulent edible leaves used in Asian cuisine: "tong ho" refers to a leafy green vegetable, specifically Chrysanthemum coronarium, also known as garland chrysanthemum, edible chrysanthemum, or chop suey greens. It is grown for its tender, aromatic leaves and young shoots.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The stir-fry recipe calls for fresh tong ho.
  • We harvested tong ho from the garden for the hot pot.
  • Tong ho has a unique, slightly pungent flavor.

Advanced Usage

• Culinary Context: The term is primarily used in culinary contexts, especially when discussing Asian, particularly Chinese, Vietnamese, or Japanese, ingredients and dishes.
  • Tong ho is a key ingredient in many Taiwanese noodle soups.

Variants and Related Words

• Garland Chrysanthemum: The common English name for the plant.
• Edible Chrysanthemum: Another name highlighting its use as food.
• Chop Suey Greens: A name used in some English-speaking contexts.
• Shungiku: The Japanese name for this vegetable.

Synonyms

• Chrysanthemum greens: A descriptive synonym.
• Crown daisy: Another common name for the same plant species.

Related Phrases

• "Add the tong ho last": A common cooking instruction, as the leaves wilt quickly and are often added at the end of the cooking process.
  • To preserve its texture and color, add the tong ho last to the soup.

Notes on Usage

• Capitalization: "Tong ho" is typically not capitalized unless it begins a sentence, as it is a common noun.
• Context Dependency: This term is highly specific to food and agriculture. It is unlikely to be encountered in general conversation outside of these contexts.

Noun

1. grown for its succulent edible leaves used in Asian cooking