Chinese leek, also known as green garlic, are immature spring garlic: young garlic plants that are harvested before they form cloves. Chinese leeks are named for their resemblance to leeks: they have long, thin green stalks with a base that is white or purple. These young plants are tender, mild, flavorful with a delicious garlicky taste. They are exceptionally good stir-fried, used as an aromatic, or pickled.