In the winter in rural areas, due to the cold climate, the growth of fruits and vegetables is basically over, and it is difficult for people to eat fresh vegetables. But in the field, it's easy to dig up some wild vegetables to make a hearty meal. In addition to common wild vegetables such as winter bamboo shoots, there is another wild vegetable that is particularly popular in winter, and that is wild onions. Wild shallots, also known as shallots, shallots, and small root garlic, are perennial herbaceous plants. Its leaves are thin and flattened, with bulbous bulbs underground, similar to scallion but smaller and rounder. Wild onion is widely distributed in the north of the Yangtze River in China, and is commonly found on high-altitude slopes and grasslands.
Compared with ordinary green onions, wild onions have a richer flavor and richer nutritional value. First of all, wild onions can be used as a condiment, which can add a rich aroma to dishes, especially when used for stir-frying, adding some wild onions can enhance the taste and flavor of the dish. Personally, I like to scramble eggs with wild shallots, which are more delicious and delicious than regular green onions. Secondly, wild onions are rich in nutrients, including trace elements such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamin C, and phosphorus. Regular consumption of wild onions can increase appetite and help prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, wild onion also has certain medicinal value, which can be used to reduce swelling, strengthen the stomach, sweat, dissipate cold and other symptoms. In the countryside, some farmer friends who understand the value of wild onions will pick wild onions to use when they have a cold and fever.
Wild onions are quite widely distributed in our country, and can be found not only in mountainous and plain areas, but also in sandy and watery areas. Wild onions are highly adaptable to the environment in which they grow, which is one of the reasons why they can be picked in all seasons. For rural dwellers, wild onions are a very easy to obtain wild vegetable, which can be obtained by digging in front of the house, behind the house or in the field. Wild shallots can be used in a variety of cooking methods such as stir-frying, cooking soups, steaming rice, etc., and its aroma can add texture and flavor to dishes.
Many people may be confused about the identification of wild onions and other similar plants. In order to help you better identify these plants, I recommend a book called "Compendium of Materia Medica" color book with color maps. The book provides a high-resolution original atlas with a detailed description of the plants, so that people can not only identify plants by their appearance, but also learn more about them. Both adults and children can benefit from reading this book, which not only broadens their horizons, but also adds fun to life.
Through the introduction of this article, we learned that wild onion is a common wild vegetable that grows in rural areas. Compared to regular shallots, wild shallots have a richer flavor and richer nutritional value. Wild onions can be used as a seasoning or eaten as a wild vegetable to add texture and flavor to dishes. In addition, wild onions also have certain medicinal properties and help with some diseases. Understanding the characteristics and effects of wild onions allows us to make better use of and enjoy this wild vegetable that is common in rural areas. At the same time, a "Compendium of Materia Medica" coloring book is recommended, which provides a more convenient tool for plant identification and learning Xi. I hope that through the reading of this article, you will have a deeper understanding of wild onions, and you will be able to make better use of this valuable ingredient in rural life.