Sichuan Zhacai is a type of pickled mustard plant stem originating from Sichuan, China. The taste is a combination of spicy, sour, and salty, while the aroma is similar to sauerkraut with hot chili paste. zhaccai is used in many of the various cuisines of China - for example as an "authentic" component of Sichuan Dan dan noodles, in soups made with ground pork and mifen, or as a condiment for rice congee.