noun
- A Chinese cabbage with a compact, elongated head and mild flavor, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled pe-tsai or pe tsai; Also called Chinese cabbage or napa cabbage
Examples
- She bought fresh petsai at the Asian market for her stir-fry.
- Petsai is a staple ingredient in many East Asian dishes.
- The petsai has tender leaves that cook quickly.
- I prefer petsai to regular cabbage because it's less bitter.
- The recipe calls for two heads of petsai, chopped into bite-sized pieces.