Nature's Bounty: Discover the delicious wild vegetables of the countryside
For friends who were born in the countryside and grew up in the countryside, wild vegetables are no strangers. Wild vegetables can be found everywhere, in the fields, on the slopes, under the mountains, and even on both sides of the road. Wild vegetables are abundant and have different tastes. In fact, wild vegetables from nature are definitely delicious. Here, I will introduce you to the eight kinds of wild vegetables that are most common and edible in the fields of the countryside, how many do you know?
1. Dandelion - the star of the weeds
Dandelion believes that everyone is no stranger, the countryside is full of mountains, and the small yellow flowers it blooms are particularly beautiful and beautiful. The best season to eat dandelions is spring, when they have just grown and are relatively tender, which is especially suitable for picking. Eating dandelions can go to the fire, drying dandelions and drinking water can also reduce inflammation, and dandelion roots can also be made into tea. So dandelions are all over the treasure.
Second, horseshoe grass - medicinal food material in the ordinary
Although neglected in rural areas, horseshoe grass is actually a Chinese medicinal herb that is said to be diuretic. Rural people often use horseshoe grass to boil water to drink, or use it to make soup and scrambled eggs, and the taste is very delicious. Horseshoe grass is also used in a variety of home-cooked dishes, and can be added to chicken broth, fish soup, and rib soup to provide a special delicacy.
Third, the toad vine - the baby of small plants
Toad vines, also known as left-turn tendons, sea sands, grow in moist soil and can usually be seen by small rivers. Toad vine can be made into Chinese herbal medicine and has many medicinal properties. Many people in rural areas will dry the toad vine and use it to make tea to enjoy its medicinal effects.
4. Wild celery - a delicacy in the humidity
Wild celery likes to grow in flooded places, so go to these places if you want to find it. Wild celery has a stronger flavor than celery at home. Stir-frying with wild celery, stewing soup, and making dumplings are all very delicious.
5. Purslane - bitter and delicious wild vegetables
Portulaca oleracea is often called a long-lived vegetable in rural areas and is very common. You can use fresh purslane to cook soup, or cold dressing, make sauce, etc., the taste is sour, especially appetizing.
6. Toon buds - the source of nutrition in the forest
Toons generally grow in the forests of the mountains, are very nutritious and delicious wild vegetables, and also have medicinal properties. The best time to eat toon buds is when Qingming is from Gu Yu, when the buds are tender and fragrant. Toon sprouts have many ways to eat, such as stir-fried, cold mixed, fried, etc., especially stir-fried meat with toon sprouts, which is nutritious and delicious.
7. Bitter vegetables - mountain and wild food with a special flavor
Bitter vegetables are called differently in different places, such as celestial coriander, bitter pods, clams, etc. Bitter vegetables have a slightly bitter taste, but they have a variety of effects. Very adapted to the rural environment, in the spring season, the elderly and children will take baskets to dig in the fields to eat. There are many ways to eat bitter vegetables, you can eat them in sauce, boiled soup, cold mix, and can also be used to make stuffed dumplings, etc., which is very delicious and delicious.
8. Small garlic - a delicacy in the countryside
Small garlic, also called wild bitter onion, looks very similar to garlic grown at home. However, small roots of garlic taste so delicious that they cannot be compared to garlic grown at home. It can be fried meat, mixed with tofu, and pickled into sauce and garlic, and put some vinegar, chili, soy sauce and other spices to make it more delicious.
The above are the eight most common and edible wild vegetables in rural fields that I have introduced to you. These green wild vegetables are very delicious. Have you ever eaten these wild vegetables? What are they called in your area? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share our understanding of rural wild vegetables and food experience. Let's explore the sweetness of nature's gift together!
