Storage
Fresh hin choy is best eaten on the day of purchase. Is that not convenient? Then you can keep claroons in an open plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week.

Cut claroons can be kept in the fridge for 1 day.

You can also freeze claroons. Just before freezing, blanch for 2 minutes (heat briefly). Claroons can then be kept in a well-sealed plastic bag or container for up to 12 months at a minimum of -18°C.

Preparation
In Antillean and Surinamese cuisine, only the leaves are usually used. In Indonesian and Chinese cuisine, the leaves and stems are used.

For the variety most commonly sold in the Netherlands, it is best to remove the large stalks, which can be a bit bitter.

Storage times

Raw (whole leaves)
Refrigerator: 7 days

Raw (sliced)
Refrigerator: 1 day

Cooked
Refrigerator: 2 days
Frozen: 3 months

Preparation times

Stir-fry: 3 - 5 minutes
Braising: approx. 5 minutes
Steaming: approx. 3 minutes

Cleaning the clarion (Hin choy)

Wash the clarion well so that there is no sand on it. You can place claroons in a large bowl with water and a pinch of salt, if necessary. Sand will then sink to the bottom. Then rinse the clarion well again before use.