Radish tassels, also known as radish leaves, refer to the leaves that grow on the stem during the growth of radishes. Although radish itself is a nutritious vegetable, radish tassels are equally packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and more. Therefore, radish tassels are also a very valuable ingredient. Below, let's introduce how to eat radish tassels.
1. Chilled radish tassels.
Cold salad is one of the most common ways to eat radish tassels, which not only has a refreshing taste, but also retains its nutrients to the greatest extent. Wash the fresh radish tassels and blanch them in boiling water, remove and drain. Then put the prepared minced garlic, minced ginger, shredded chili pepper and other seasonings into a bowl, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and other seasonings and stir well. Finally, pour the seasoned sauce over the radish tassels, mix well and serve.
2. Stir-fry radish tassels.
Stir-frying radish tassels is also a very homely practice. Wash the fresh radish tassels and cut them into pieces for later use. Then stir-fry the green onions, ginger and garlic until fragrant, add an appropriate amount of shredded meat and stir-fry until it changes color. Then add the cut radish tassels and stir-fry until they are broken, add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce, cooking wine and other seasonings and stir-fry evenly to get out of the pot.
3. Pickled radish tassels.
Pickling radish tassels is a method that preserves its nutrients and flavor for a long time. Wash and dry the fresh radish tassels, then blanch them in boiling water and drain them. Then put the radish tassels into the jar, add an appropriate amount of salt, ginger and garlic, chili pepper and other seasonings, marinate for a period of time and eat. Pickled radish tassels have a crispier texture and better retain their nutrients.
Fourth, make stuffing.
Radish tassels can also be used to make stuffing, and are commonly found in various pasta dishes such as buns and dumplings. Chop the washed radish tassels and add them to the appropriate amount of meat or other vegetable filling, which can increase the taste and nutritional value of the filling. At the same time, when making various pasta dishes, you can also add chopped radish tassels directly to the flour to make a variety of nutritious pasta.
5. Cook the soup. Radish tassels can also be used to make soups, which are not only refreshing, but also add some special nutritional value to them. Wash the radish tassels in boiling water and cook, then add an appropriate amount of salt and seasonings such as monosodium glutamate and serve. At the same time, you can also add some other ingredients such as tofu, eggs, etc. when cooking the soup to increase the nutritional value of the soup.
In short, radish tassels can be eaten in a variety of ways, not only as a side dish with other ingredients, but also as a dish on its own. Regardless of the method, you should choose fresh radish tassels and take care to wash them well. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the heat and the use of seasonings during the cooking process to retain its nutrients and taste.