The author of this article: Halberd Society
In late spring and early summer, the sun is shining and the breeze is blowing, which is the season of wild vegetable feasting in the northeast. In this season, parks, meadows, and fields are full of people armed with knives, hats or veils, who are not masked heroes, but vegetable diggers who love life. They shuttled through the green grass, looking for a touch of fresh wild vegetables. Today, let me take you to appreciate the fun of digging wild vegetables, explore what delicious wild vegetables, and how to eat them.
The joy of digging wild vegetables is to get close to nature and experience the joy of harvesting. In the process of searching for wild vegetables, we can feel the magic of nature. Some of the wild plants that hide in the grass have green leaves. Some have thick stalks. They thrive on nature's care. When we found a tender wild vegetable, the sense of surprise and accomplishment came spontaneously. The process of digging wild vegetables is also a kind of exercise, allowing us to find a moment of peace and tranquility in our busy lives.
In the Tohoku region, there are many delicious wild vegetables waiting for us to dig up. First of all, I have to mention bracken. It is one of the most common wild vegetables in the Tohoku region, and its young leaves and stems are edible. When digging bracken, we choose those plants with bright green leaves and thick stems, uproot the bracken, clean it, and it can be served cold, stir-fried or stewed, and the taste is very delicious.
In addition to bracken, eleuthero is also a specialty wild vegetable in the Northeast. The young leaves and stems of eleuthero are rich in nutrients and have a nourishing and strong effect. When digging for eleutherococcus, be careful to avoid those parts with thorns to avoid pricking your fingers. After digging home, eleuthero is cleaned and can be used to scramble eggs, stew meat, or make soups, which are delicious and nutritious.
Of course, there are many other delicious wild vegetables waiting for us to explore, such as dandelions, plantain, gray cabbage, etc. Each wild vegetable has its own unique taste and nutritional value, and we can choose the right wild vegetable to taste according to our taste and needs.
In the process of digging wild vegetables, we also need to pay attention to some things. First of all, it is necessary to ensure the quality and safety of wild vegetables. When digging wild vegetables, choose plants that grow in an environment free of pollution and pesticide residues. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to identifying the types of wild vegetables to avoid accidentally eating poisonous or unsuitable plants. Of course, it is also necessary to keep the environment clean and tidy, do not damage the ecological environment and vegetation, and clean up the site after digging wild vegetables to keep the environment clean and beautiful.
Harvested wild vegetables also need to be properly disposed of before eating. Generally, it needs to be cleaned to remove sediment and impurities. Wild vegetables with a slightly bitter taste are also soaked or blanched to remove the bitter taste. When cooking, we can choose the appropriate cooking method according to our taste and preferences, such as stir-frying, stewing, boiling, steaming, etc., to make the taste of wild vegetables more delicious and delicious. In short, digging wild vegetables is not only a pleasure, but also a healthy lifestyle.