Six ways with Asian greens: ‘They’re almost like a cross between spinach and broccoli’

As leafy vegetable prices soar in Australia, one group of greens stands apart, offering good value (and nutrition) for money – here’s how to cook with them

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As inflation swells, the supermarket might seem like a battleground for Australian shoppers. There are few horrors akin to the sight of a $12 price tag on iceberg lettuce.

But while the cost of common vegetables like broccoli and cucumber has surged, one humble family has remained reasonably affordable. Enter: the Asian green.