Mulberry trees can be seen everywhere in the land of China, however, people's cognition of mulberry leaves mostly stays on mulberries.
As everyone knows, mulberry leaves are also a precious wealth of nature, and their medicinal and edible homologous characteristics make mulberry leaves unique in Chinese food culture.
This article will take you into the world of mulberry leaves, revealing how this seemingly ordinary green leaf, which actually contains many health benefits, has become the "sacred leaf" in the mouths of villagers.
Mulberry leaves, whose status in the hearts of the Chinese people is as unharmed as fairy clouds, is known as "divine leaves".
The reason for this reputation is actually due to its rich nutrients and diverse uses.
Since ancient times, mainland farmers have known how to use mulberry branches to expand mulberry orchards by pressing strips or propagating by dividing plants.
This long-standing planting technique not only allows mulberry trees to be planted on a large scale, but also makes mulberry leaves a beautiful landscape in the daily diet of Chinese.
According to the records, the mulberry tree does not only refer to a certain type of tree, but includes a variety of varieties such as white mulberry, Guangdong mulberry, fine-leaved mulberry and long-fruited mulberry.
The quality of mulberry leaves produced by each variety in the cultivation process is different, but no matter which one is used, it has extraordinary medicinal value.
Among them, wild mulberry leaves are widely regarded as treasures, especially in summer, the unit price of fresh mulberry leaves on the Internet can be as high as more than 10 yuan per city catty, and the price of dried mulberry leaves can climb to more than 40 yuan per city catty.
Mulberry leaves, a model of the homology of medicine and food, every time in the scorching heat, mulberry leaves fall like messengers, dark green mulberry leaves are like the most beautiful gift given by nature to human beings, giving people a sense of coolness.
As one of the Chinese medicinal materials, mulberry leaves are believed to have the effects of evacuating wind and heat, moisturizing dryness, clearing the liver and eyes, quenching thirst, clearing heat and detoxifying, which is also an important reason for its name "divine leaf".
And in the field of cooking, mulberry leaves have a unique charm.
Many people have tried the taste of mulberry leaf tofu soup.
First, select fresh mulberry leaves, wash them and chop them into purees for later use, then rinse the fresh soybean tofu with water, put it in the pot, pour in an appropriate amount of water, wait for boiling and put in various seasonings to continue to cook for 5 minutes, and finally, sprinkle the prepared mulberry leaf puree evenly into the tofu soup, and simmer for a while before eating.
Delicious and nutritionally balanced, it is a home cooking delicacy.
In addition, mulberry leaf salad is also a rare delicacy.
After the fresh mulberry leaves are harvested, they are thoroughly cleaned, then blanched in boiling water, removed and filtered to remove excess water, and cut into thin strips for cold dressing.
The taste is crisp and refreshing, with a fragrant aroma and an endless aftertaste.
For those who have not tasted the taste of mulberry leaves, this is undoubtedly an extremely wonderful taste bud experience.
Scrambled eggs with mulberry leaves are a popular dish among the elderly and children.
Beat four or five eggs and mix thoroughly, then mix the cleaned and chopped mulberry leaves into them, pour them into a hot oil pan and stir-fry a few times.
Easy and quick to make, mellow and colorful, it is not only a nutritious delicacy, but also an indispensable flavor dish for family dinners.
Mulberry leaves can not only be eaten directly, but also become a magic weapon for tea drinking.
Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, mulberry planting has spread all over the country, and people have gradually formed the custom of picking mulberry leaves for steaming and eating, and finally storing them in the shade for making tea.
It is said that mulberry leaves are rich in germanium and are good for health when taken regularly.
In addition to cooking, mulberry leaves can also be used as ingredients in other recipes, such as mulberry leaf health porridge, mulberry leaf sweet potato cake and so on.
In the market, we often see stalls selling mulberry leaves, and the price of fresh mulberry leaves ranges from 2 to 3 yuan per bag.
These stallholders not only sell fresh mulberry leaves, but also provide mulberry leaf processing services, and the shelves next to them are lined with air-dried mulberry leaves and packaged mulberry leaf food, which can cost between 15 and 30 yuan.
The beauty and magic of mulberry leaves are waiting for us to further explore and explore.
Mulberry leaves are not only an ingredient, but also a treasure of Chinese civilization.
I hope that the majority of readers can cherish life and care for the natural environment while appreciating this green leaf.
Fresh mulberry leaves, known as divine leaves, have infinite charm and deserve our common call for protection and inheritance.
Source: The impermanence of the world at ease
Editor: Wang Na
Editor in charge: Niu Dong