It's the season of digging wild vegetables once a year again, today let's take a look at the big star in the wild vegetables - Po Po Ding, scientific name dandelion, is not only a common small yellow flower in spring, but also a wild vegetable with high nutritional value. It is rich in vitamins A, C, K and minerals, which has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, diuresis and reducing swelling, making it an ideal choice for those who pursue a healthy diet.
How do you eat your mother-in-law, the most common way to eat at home is to eat raw dipping sauce, which is a bit bitter, I like to dip sesame sauce, which can neutralize the bitterness, and the following 3 dishes are also more common ways to eat:
1. Fresh mother-in-law Ding salad
- **Ingredients**: 200 grams of fresh mother-in-law leaves, 10 cherry tomatoes, half a cucumber, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, appropriate amount of black pepper.
-**Steps**:
1. Wash the leaves of the mother-in-law, soak them in ice water for 10 minutes to keep them crisp and tender, and drain the water.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and the cucumbers into thin slices.
3. Place all ingredients in a large bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix gently.
2. Mother-in-law's egg soup
- **Ingredients**: 150 grams of young mother-in-law leaves, 2 eggs, 500 ml of clear soup, a little salt.
-**Steps**:
1. Wash and chop the leaves and beat the eggs for later use.
2. After the broth is boiling, add the mother-in-law leaves and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Slowly pour in the beaten egg mixture, stir while pouring, add salt to taste, and cook until the egg flakes float.
3. Dandelion tea
- **Ingredients**: 5 grams of dried mother-in-law root or leaves.
-**Steps**:
1. Rinse the roots or leaves with clean water.
2. Put it in a teapot, pour boiling water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Strain out the residue and add a small amount of honey to taste according to taste.
In addition to the above 3 methods, there are also a variety of ways to do it, and the following dishes are for reference:
1. **Stir-fried minced pork with tofu and minced pork**: Stir-fried with tofu and lean pork, low-fat and high-protein, balanced nutrition.
2. **Dandelion sauce noodles**: Homemade mother-in-law sauce, with whole wheat noodles, fresh and not greasy.
3. **Mother-in-law Ding Vegetable Roll**: Wrap shredded carrots, cucumbers, etc. with mother-in-law leaves, and eat lightly with low calories.
4. **Dandelion Milkshake**: Mixed with mother-in-law, banana and milk, it is a good choice for breakfast.
5. **Stir-fried mother-in-law**: Simple and quick stir-fry, retain the original flavor, and add minced garlic to enhance the fragrance.
6. **Mother-in-law Mushroom Soup**: Fresh mushrooms are cooked with mother-in-law, the soup is clear in color and delicious.
7. **Cold Ladling Mother-in-law**: Sour and spicy taste, a good summer relieving heat.
8. **Mother-in-law Egg Cake**: Mother-in-law is chopped and mixed with egg liquid, fried into cakes, a new choice for breakfast.
9. **Dandelion Roast Chicken with Vegetables**: Bake the mother-in-law with chicken and seasonal vegetables, which is full of aroma.
**TIPS**:
- When handling the mother-in-law, be sure to choose the young leaves, as the old leaves may have a bitter and astringent taste.
- Soaking in ice water before cooking can effectively remove bitterness and keep the leaves green.
- Dandelion has a natural diuretic effect, consume in moderation and avoid excess.
- Try to maintain its natural flavor when cooking, with less oil and less salt, which can highlight its health value.
When digging wild vegetables, you must pay attention not to dig the wrong one, and wash it well before eating. Whether it's an everyday meal or a specialty snack, Po Po Ding brings a refreshing and delicious experience where health and deliciousness go hand in hand.