Every time my aunt from Hainan comes to Xinjiang, she will bring fresh cauliflower picked from the South China Sea, which has the fragrance of the sea and the smell of the sun, and it is also a fresh fragrance that goes straight to the depths of the soul!
There's a lot of delicious food in the depths of the ocean, and you know that there's a red algae called cauliflower, which is my favorite. Whenever my aunt from Hainan goes back to Xinjiang, she always brings this precious delicacy, she brings it fresh when she goes home, picks it and gets on the plane, and it is still very fresh from Hainan to Xinjiang!
Usually she sends us dry, my grandmother and I love to eat at home, every time I get a package, my grandmother will say that this is a greeting from the South China Sea. As a member of the South China Sea Maritime Patrol, my uncle often had the opportunity to buy the freshest cauliflower in the hands of fishermen, and it is said that several times it was harvested from Philippine fishing boats that came to fish.
When they see our patrol ships, they sometimes run away, and when they do, there will be people who have no time to take them with them, there are all kinds of fish, sea cucumbers......
Stone cauliflower, like the elf at the bottom of the sea, it is like coral clusters and clusters grow freely, and people still love clean babies, generally like a clean environment! High requirements for water quality! In the sea area of the mainland, from south to north, stone cauliflower grows in different colors and forms. Some are purple-red, like a sunset in the deep sea, some are brown-red like treasures from ancient shipwrecks, and some are pale yellow like the rising sun. These colorful cauliflowers, from a distance, look like a vibrant coral forest, which is amazing.
The name of the cauliflower is also different in different parts of the mainland, just like the name of the two dogs is different in different regions. In the Bohai Bay region, people affectionately refer to it as beef hair cabbage or frozen cabbage, while in Henan and Shandong, the names of staghorn cabbage and dragon mustard are more common. Coastal residents of Fujian like to call it stone flower or red silk. I used to mistake it for artificial agar, but it wasn't until I saw the photos and videos taken by my cousin that I really understood the natural beauty of the cauliflower, and that they resemble coral communities at the bottom of the sea.
Stone cauliflower is not only beautiful, but also rich in nutritional value. It contains a lot of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which are of great benefit to human health. Especially for those who live in the hustle and bustle of the city, eating cauliflower can cleanse the intestines and detoxify the intestines and maintain a light body. In addition, it is also rich in collagen, which is a rare beauty food for beauty lovers.
Despite its reputation, we still need to face up to its environmental challenges. As the ocean becomes increasingly polluted, these beautiful red algae are also under threat to their survival. Therefore, while we enjoy the gifts of nature, we should also take active measures to protect the marine environment to ensure the continuous supply of this natural treasure.
Did you know that eating cauliflower is not only a taste enjoyment, but also an experience of marine culture. It not only lets us know the richness and diversity of marine ecology, but also reflects the long-standing food culture and traditional wisdom of our Chinese nation. As we munch on this delicious taste from the ocean, we can't help but think of the hard-working fishermen and the Sea Patrol who protect our blue homeland.
Let's cherish this gift from the ocean together!