The countryside is a world of wild vegetables, especially in spring, when the wild vegetables in the fields are abundant. However, in this cold winter, what delicious wild vegetables are hidden in the land of the countryside?Let's follow in the footsteps of Xiao Wu and find out together.
1.Ground vegetables.
Ground vegetables, also known as ground fungus, lichen vegetables, etc., are a common wild vegetable in the rural mountainous areas of Xinhua, Hunan, Xiao Wu's hometown. This amazing plant is still alive in the cold winter months, growing in the cracks of stones in the mountains, roadsides, wastelands, etc. The unique feature of the ground vegetable is that it has no roots and no leaves, but it has a strong survival ability. After the rain moistened, the ground vegetables become a bit like fungus as shown in the picture. As delicious as it tastes, cleaning can be a hassle, with lots of mud, stones, and weeds removed. The best time to harvest is after rain or in wet weather, as they tend to be dried on sunny days.
2.Capsule.
Shepherd's cabbage grows in barren fields, especially after the rice is harvested, where dense shepherd's cabbage grows. Xiao Wu recalled that when he was a child, he often carried a basket and a small hoe to dig camellia. These harvested shepherd's cabbage can be stir-fried or used as a stuffing for steamed buns. The shepherd's cabbage in the farmland enriches the dining table of rural people.
3.Dandelion.
Dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be found in rural meadows, roadsides, fields, and river beaches. Winter is the best time to eat dandelions, when the tender green leaves begin to grow. Dandelions can not only be eaten raw, but also cooked. Stir-fried dandelion shreds have the effect of tonifying and detoxifying qi, and even its roots can be used in dishes. Although it is slightly bitter, the rural people are happy to pick it.
4.Wild celery.
Wild celery is usually grown in waterlogged areas, similar to grown celery. During the winter months, they thrive in humid environments. Wild celery is more fragrant than home-grown celery and is suitable for stir-frying snails, shrimp and loaches. Xiao Wu used to go picking wild celery, and when he returned home, he could taste the delicacies.
5.Nightshade.
Have you tried nightshade?Despite being slightly toxic, it is harmless to consume occasionally. Solanum is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms and bears fruit throughout the season. Its young stems and leaves can be eaten cold or stir-fried, giving it a refreshing taste. Rural children are especially fond of eating nightshade fruit, which is a common wild fruit in rural areas.
6.Small sprigs of garlic.
Small garlic, also known as wild onion, is its growing season. The fragrance is rich, more fragrant than garlic, and it is suitable for dishes such as fried bean drum and fried tofu. The extra picks can also be made into delicious sauerkraut.
7.Bitter herbs.
Bitter herb is the young leaf of bitter herb and is a perennial herbaceous plant. Bitter herbs have a sweet and slightly bitter taste and can be stir-fried or served cold. It not only has a unique taste, but also has multiple effects such as antibacterial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and eye-brightening.
8.Plantain.
Plantain can be found everywhere in rural areas, such as mountains, roadsides, and ridges. Although it has decreased in recent years due to excessive use of pesticides, it can still be found in mountains and wastelands. Plantain belongs to the medicinal and edible homologous plants, which can be used both medicinally and edible. Its refreshing flavor is evocative.
These are the 8 kinds of delicious wild vegetables hidden in the cold and snow of the countryside. If you have the chance, you might as well go to the mountains and pick some and come back and try them. It's a rural person's unique perception of the earth, and it's also a delicious adventure in the farmland.
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