In the spring psalm, wild herbs are an indispensable chapter. They are a gift from nature, with a natural attitude, a tender taste, and rich nutrition, adding a touch of wild fun to our table. To miss them is to miss half of the spring.
01: 荠菜
Shepherd's cabbage, the reputation of "the first dish of spring" belongs to it. When the spring breeze blows in February and March of the lunar calendar, shepherd's cabbage quietly emerges and becomes the leader of wild vegetables. In the folk, shepherd's cabbage is praised as "spring food shepherd's cabbage Sailing pill", which is not only because of its delicious taste, but also because of its rich nutritional value and therapeutic effect. From cold salad to steamed food, from stuffing to porridge, every cooking method can bring out the delicious taste of shepherd's cabbage perfectly.
02: Toad grass
Toad grass, the name sounds quite interesting. It is also known as toad grass and lychee grass, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is a good medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing inflammation and relieving pain. When stir-frying, boiling soups or salads, toad grass can add a unique wild flavor to dishes.
03: Bitter vegetables
When it comes to bitter herbs, some people may shy away from their name. But in fact, it is this trace of bitterness that gives it the miraculous effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Although the taste is slightly bitter, cold salad, shabu-shabu or steamed bitter herbs can bring a different taste experience.
04: Maran head
Ma Lantou, a wild vegetable with small purple flowers, is not only pleasing to the eye, but also crisp and delicious in taste. Cold salad is its most classic recipe, but steamed food and shabu-shabu can also show off its deliciousness.
05: Motherwort
Motherwort, the name is quite common in gynaecological prescriptions. But in fact, it is also a delicious wild vegetable. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, motherwort not only has the effect of invigorating blood and regulating menstruation, diuresis and swelling, but also adds a fresh green to the table. Whether it's making porridge, boiling chicken soup or boiling tea, motherwort can surprise your taste buds.
06: Wasp green
The tenacity of wasp is breathtaking. Even on hot summer days, it can grow tenaciously on the roadside, in the fields. Hornet salad is a refreshing summer dish that can be enjoyed in stir-fried or soup.
07: Qingming grass
Qingming grass, the name reveals the breath of spring. Around the Qingming Festival, this kind of grass covered with dense fluff has become a delicacy on people's tables. Combined with glutinous rice flour to make Qingtuan, it is a traditional delicacy in spring.
08: Menjona
The noodle dish gets its name from its elongated leaves that resemble noodles. In the second and third months of the lunar calendar, it has the most delicate taste and is the best time to taste it. Noodle dishes are not only rich in dietary fiber and help moisten the intestines, but they are also loved for their unique taste and nutritional value.
09: Wild onions
Wild onions, which are both like onions and garlic, not only have a unique fragrance, but also have the medicinal value of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, sweating and dissipating cold. In the spring wilderness, it is not difficult to find a bush of wild onions. Scrambled with eggs makes a home-cooked dish that looks and tastes great.
10: Grey cabbage
Gray cabbage mainly grows in the field, in front of the house and behind the house, etc., and has high nutritional value because of its wild characteristics. Its seedlings and young stems and leaves are edible, and the taste is delicious and tender. Just blanch the water and mix it before cooking, and you can taste the deliciousness of this green health food.
11: Broom seedlings
Broom seedlings are a wild vegetable that is both practical and delicious. In the spring, its young leaves are edible and delicious, while in the fall, the old broom seedlings can be made into brooms for cleaning. This dual-purpose nature makes broom seedlings popular among the people.
12: Nokana
Wild amaranth is a delicacy at the turn of spring and summer. It has a smooth and tender texture and is very delicious, and the young leaves can be used to make noodles, soups, cold salads or to make dumplings and other delicacies. Wild amaranth can also be seen in supermarkets and vegetable markets, and it is very popular among people.
13: Purple Flower Ground
Purple lily is a wild vegetable with small purple flowers that not only has a beautiful appearance but also exudes a pleasant fragrance. It is known as the "detoxification grass" and is often used in folk stir-frying, steaming or making steamed dumplings and other foods. When tasting the delicious taste of purple lily, you can also feel the health benefits of its medicinal properties.
14: Lala Seedling
Lala rice is a wild vegetable known as a common weed in my hometown. Although I have never tasted it, it is said that sheep like to eat it very much, and the elderly in the village like to pick and dry the lara seedlings and soak them in water to drink, which is said to have certain medicinal effects, which makes me full of curiosity and anticipation for the lala seedlings, hoping that one day I can taste the delicacy of it and explore more ways to eat it.
15: Wormwood
The last thing to mention is wormwood, which is a wild vegetable that everyone is more familiar with, it can not only be used to make traditional foods such as Qingtuan, but also has a variety of uses such as foot soaking, hair washing, bathing, etc., the unique fragrance and medicinal value of wormwood make people full of love and awe for it, and the food and supplies made with wormwood in the spring can make you feel the warmth and care of nature, which also makes wormwood an indispensable part of the spring wild vegetable feast.
These 15 kinds of spring wild vegetables have their own characteristics and flavors, they are the precious wealth given to us by nature, and they are also a delicious dish in spring, in this spring season, you might as well pick a sunny day to bring your family or friends into nature to explore the charm of these wild vegetables!