Chiu Chow sweet preserved radish is called tian choi poh (or cai poh, or choi poh). It is sold whole or chopped. It looks just like regular choi poh, so if in doubt, taste – if it’s very salty ...

Use regular (or "sweet") paprika, not the hot or smoked type. There are various types of Chiu Chow preserved radish, including sweet and salty (get the sweet version), and they come in large ...

Notes: The tamarind concentrate, palm sugar, shrimp paste, chile powder, dried shrimp and preserved sweet radish (also sold as sweet-salty turnip) are available at specialty food stores and at ...