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BULLETIN 6 0, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STATION 
Honewort in general appearance somewhat resembles green celery. 
Honewort is sold on the market in bunches about 12 inches long, 
10 inches wide, and 4 inches thick. Each bunch contains 8 to 12 
plants. 
Honewort is used primarily as a condiment for soup, but it may 
also be boiled alone for a minute, then cooled, cut in 3-inch lengths, 
and served with soy sauce. 
Figuke 1: 
Honewort 
Kale (Brassica olcracea acephala). (Fij 
Chinese name : Kai-lan-choi 
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Leaf: Dull or glossy green, thick and fleshy, thinly covered with bloom on 
both sides ; ovate or oblong in shape ; 4 to 6 inches long ; 2 to 3y 2 inches broad. 
Petiole: Cylindrical, slender; 2 to 2y 2 inches long; one-eighth to three-six- 
teenths inch in diameter ; covered with white bloom. 
Flower: Yellow or white, depending upon the variety. 
The plant is indigenous to Europe. Kale for market is tied in 
bunches about 6 inches long, 4 to 5 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. 
The flowers or buds may or may not be present. 
To serve plain. — Select the very tender parts of 1 bunch of kale 
and wash thoroughly in several waters. Cut the kale in 2-inch 
lengths. Put 2 teaspoons peanut oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 slice ginger 
in a heated pot; then add the kale and fry for one-half minute. 
