Kalimeris Indica (ma lan tou)

This sprout is to the people of East China what a xiao long bao is to Shanghai residents. Compared to the toon sprout, this vegetable has a much lighter and refreshing aroma, which explains why it is more popular among people, including those who prefer eating meats over greens. Housewives often shred this vegetable into flake-like pieces that are used as dumpling fillings.