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🐝 Supplier / Origin : Pak Nai Wah Kee, Yuen Long
🔖 Certification : Accredited Farm - Accredited Farm Scheme, AFCD*
* AFCD will assess the farm management, horticultural practice, use of pesticides and results of pesticide residue tests before granting accreditation.
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Pak Nai is located in the western part of Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, facing Deep Bay and Shekou, Shenzhen. The coastline of Pak Nai consists of mudflats, some of which are oyster farms, producing the famous "Lau Fau Shan oysters." The two main villages are Sheung Pak Nai Village and Ha Pak Nai Village.
Farm Name: Pak Nai Wah Kee Farm
Organic or Conventional Farming? Pesticide-Free Farming
Farm Owner or Farm Introduction: Pak Nai Wah Kee
My grandfather has been farming in Pak Nai since the 1960s. Through the years and changing times, the third generation continues to manage the farm on a small scale.
Registered Credit Farmer: Ms. Kwok MK
登記信譽農場人：郭雯君女士
🛍 Product Information :
Sweet Oil Wheat Vegetable (commonly known as 甜油麥 or 甜麥菜 in Hong Kong and Guangdong, also referred to as Sweet Yao Mak), is a variety or selected type of leaf lettuce belonging to the species Lactuca sativa (var. longifolia or similar long-leaf forms) in the Asteraceae family. It is closely related to regular oil wheat vegetable (油麥菜 / Chinese Lettuce / A-choy in Taiwan), but bred or grown for sweeter, less bitter taste—often described by local farmers as "summer oil wheat" due to its heat tolerance and crisp sweetness.
The plant features long, lance-shaped or serrated leaves that are bright green, crisp, and tender, with a refreshing mild aroma and notably sweet core. It grows quickly and is widely cultivated in southern China, Hong Kong, and tropical/subtropical areas. Nutritionally, it is rich in vitamins A, C, and B-complex, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and potassium—often higher in certain minerals than common iceberg lettuce. In traditional Chinese medicine and folk use, it is considered sweet and cooling in nature, valued for clearing heat and toxins, promoting diuresis, reducing swelling, aiding digestion, supporting better sleep, and helping lower cholesterol. It is popular eaten raw in salads, stir-fried quickly, added to soups, or blanched in hotpot (firepot) to absorb flavors while cutting greasiness.
In Hong Kong cuisine, its crisp and sweet profile makes it a favorite for daily meals and hotpot. Winter-grown versions tend to be sweeter, while heat-tolerant "sweet" strains maintain quality in warmer weather.
Precaution: Its cooling nature means it should be consumed in moderation by those with weak digestion or cold constitution. Fresh tender leaves are best; older leaves can be cooked. Start with small amounts if trying for the first time.
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(The above information is a compilation of common Chinese medicine dietary therapies, folk remedies, nutritional information, and traditional dietary knowledge. Actual effects may vary from person to person. It is recommended to focus on a balanced diet and consult a doctor or Chinese medicine practitioner when necessary.)
