What is this veggie sold as "leek sprout" in an Asian market?

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What is this veggie I bought at the Asian market? It was called a leek sprout.

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Yellow Chinese chives. These are the same as Chinese garlic chives, but they've been "bleached" by covering them; this results in a milder, sweeter flavor.

They're generally minced and put into dishes as a finishing step.




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