Manor Farm
Fringford
Bicester
Oxfordshire OX27 8DP
Garlic chives are similar to chives but with an aromatic garlic flavour and a juicy texture,
which makes them very tasty when added to salads.
They are slower than chives to start growing in the spring but come into their own in the late summer
and autumn when chives start to look a little floppy and tired after the summer heat.
They crop well late into the autumn as the fleshy leaves are more robust.
Garlic chives are particularly good in salads and mixed with soft cheese.
They are extensively used in Chinese cuisine in rice dishes, stirfries and with pork.
Heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan and stir fry the chillies for a few seconds.
Add the cabbage and sweetcorn and stir fry on a high heat for 2 minutes more.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the garlic chives, soy sauce and the lime juice.
Season to taste and serve warm with pork or chicken dishes or on its own as a light lunch.