"Did you know that in our vast army of vegetables, there are a few 'unspeakable' guys lurking.
Today, I'm going to reveal these 'freaks' that people love and hate!"
Everyone knows that vegetables are a treasure trove of healthy eating, and eating vegetables can make us healthier and more energetic. But in this green world, there are always so many kinds of vegetables, and their taste is simply challenging the limit of the taste buds, making people cry and laugh, and some people even swear to never touch it again after taking a bite!
Some vegetables, which look ordinary, can inadvertently give you a big "surprise". Some of them have a unique appearance, which makes people remember at a glance that they are "different". But what really makes them the talk of the town is the haunting taste.
Today, I'm going to take you to take stock of these "most unpalatable" vegetables. How unpalatable are they? Are they really like the legends that only true "food warriors" can conquer? Or are they just misunderstood "delicious"? Let's take a look!
Coriander, a small green leaf that is common in the vegetable market, is simply a capitalized "contradiction".
Its appearance, hey, is a bit like a schoolboy's handwork, with long, thin and flat leaves, scattered all over the ground, like a littered little broom. You see it in a bowl, and the green lump looks like a handful of green hair that has been blown by the wind, which is a little funny and a little lovely.
But when it comes to taste, heck, this is the real "dramatic" presentation! The fresh aroma of coriander, for some people, is like a gift from nature, fresh and refined, and can make the whole person feel a hundred times more energetic when eaten.
But for others, the aroma is like a disaster, an indescribable ordeal. Some people describe the smell as like a mixture of perfume and soap, and the smell makes people want to run away.
Perhaps the most unbearable thing is the unique "Finnish" taste. Some people eat a bite of coriander, like a green forest spreading in their mouth, fresh and pleasant, while some people bite down, but it is like chewing a mouthful of soap, that kind of feeling, it is really "mixed tastes".
Houttuynia cordata: This "unpalatable star" really lives up to its name.
Don't look at the "fish" in its name, but it's a pure greenery. In appearance, Houttuynia cordata is like an inconspicuous clump of grass, dark green in color, standing in the vegetable market, it is not the kind of protagonist who can catch your eye at a glance.
But when it comes to the taste, hey, that's interesting. The smell of Houttuynia cordata, as its name suggests, carries an indescribable fishy smell. Some people describe eating houttuynia as like having a small fish swimming around in your mouth, and the taste is both loved and hated, which is really hard to describe in words.
What's even more interesting is that some people say that it tastes like "the feeling of soaking in a pond", doesn't it sound amazing?
After eating Houttuynia cordata, I felt that my whole mouth was occupied by a peculiar smell, which was unbearable. Some people are fascinated and think that this is the real challenge to the taste buds, while others take a bite and their faces instantly become wonderful, as if they have eaten something incredible.
Artemisia chrysanthemum, this controversial "personality school" in the vegetable world.
To be honest, the appearance of chrysanthemum is really nothing to boast about, it looks a bit like the kind of grass that is neither green nor yellow, with a bunch of leaves piled together, it looks so ordinary.
But don't look like it's ordinary, once it's on the table, it transforms into an appetite killer. Take a bite of chrysanthemum and you will immediately feel a special taste. The taste is not the kind of evocative umami, but a faint bitterness, like mashing bitter gourd and bitter herbs together, plus a little "indescribable" taste.
You may ask, what's the deal with this bitterness? Is it chrysanthemum whispering to us, "Nine times out of ten, life is not going to be as good as it should be, come, taste my bitterness!"
What's even more unacceptable is that no matter how you cook chrysanthemum, the bitter taste follows you like a fate that you can never get rid of. Stir-fried, boiled, and cold, no matter how you deal with it, the bitter taste is like a burden that you can't get rid of for a lifetime.
To be honest, chrysanthemum is really the kind of existence that makes people have a headache at the mention of it. It's like a mystery, it looks ordinary, but it plays "Battle Royale" in terms of taste, and it's elusive. If someone hands you a bowl of chrysanthemum, you may have to think about whether you want to be brave enough to try it or politely avoid the gustatory challenge.
Okra: When it comes to "the most unpalatable dish", how can you miss okra as a "special guest"?
Okra, a strange-looking vegetable, is like holding a group of small dots in your hand, sticky and slippery, which makes people a little caught off guard.
When it comes to okra, we can't help but mention its unforgettable taste. When you bite into it, you will find that its taste is really peculiar, like eating a bite of raw plasticine, sticky and greasy, which makes people feel indescribably weird.
What's even more interesting is the smell of okra, which is so faint that you almost forget what you're eating. Some people say it's like a cucumber, but I don't think cucumbers are that boring. Eating okra is like trying to find the taste that has almost disappeared, and it took a long time to find out, ah, this is okra.
And that mucus, when you bite down, it's as if your entire mouth is covered with a thin layer of glue. It's a feeling of good or bad, it's like going on a gustatory adventure, and every bite is full of surprises (or scares?).
Carrots: "The most unpalatable dish", how can you not mention carrots, the "difficult boss"?
Carrot, at first glance, looks like the kind of guy who looks like a small stick, with an orange body and a slender appearance, which looks like an elf that has come out of the ground.
But don't be fooled by its appearance, the taste of carrots is a big mystery. When eaten raw, you will feel as if you are chewing a lump of orange mud, and the taste is both strange and unacceptable.
Well, this guy becomes a strange faint sweetness, as if trying a delicacy that he doesn't know. It's like eating a bland and tasteless rubber stick, which makes people scratch their heads.
The most difficult thing to accept is the presence of carrots in meals. Imagine you're enjoying a delicious meal and suddenly a piece of carrot breaks into your mouth, and it's like a food disaster. It exists, as if to tell you, "Look, I'm the spoiler here!"
Carrot, an elusive character. Although it is known as a health food, its taste and texture are always love-hate. Sometimes, you may wonder why such a strange thing has become a regular in our diet? It's like a quirky guest at the table, sometimes delightful, sometimes annoying.
Leek: This is an "evergreen" tree that can be seen everywhere in the vegetable market.
Leeks, with long green hair, stand in the vegetable basket like a group of adolescent teenagers, full of vitality and vitality.
But don't underestimate these little green guys, their taste is hard to describe. As soon as you chew it, the strong, spicy taste immediately explodes in your mouth, like a bunch of small peppers throwing a party in your mouth. Some people love its unique thrill and think it's really delicious, while others frown as if they've eaten something terrible.
What's even more interesting is that the taste of leeks is like an unforgettable memory, and once you eat it, the taste lingers in your mouth. It's like being an uninvited guest that makes you have to accept its existence.
In general, leeks are like an "old friend" in our lives, and although sometimes unbearable, they always exist in their own unique way. Its taste, intense and unforgettable, is like an adventure for the taste buds, both loved and hated.
"So, these 'weird dishes' are really loved and hated. It's like a little surprise in life, although it sometimes makes people frown, but it's also quite interesting. Do you think there's a dish that's your 'hard to say' choice?