English name:Nostoc Flagelliforme
Common name: Faat Choy, Fat Choy, Black Moss, Hair Moss, Hair Weed.

What Is Faat Choy?

• Faat Choy is a terrestrial algae and cyanobacteria. Its Chinese name derives from its black color and slender silkiness and its resemblance to hair. Since Faat Choy sounds phonetically the same as 發財 (Fā cái) meaning Get Rich, it have become a center dish during Chinese New Year.
• In addition, Faat Choy is not a vegetable but a fungus.
• Faat Choy itself does not have any taste but is very fragrant, it can absorb other dishes.

How to pick Faat Choy?

• Faat Choy should be black, long, and free of impurities. Quality faat choy should have elasticity and fragrant.
• Beware of imitation faat choy that have similar appearance but are made from corn silk.

Little Tips:

• Before cooking, rinse well to remove sand (if any) or soak in clear water for 20 minutes.