In China's vast vegetable world, tribute cuisine occupies an important place with its unique taste and rich nutrition. However, tribute vegetables are often mistaken for lettuce, and some even believe that it is dried lettuce. It's time for this common misconception to be corrected.
Tribute vegetables, also known as dried moss, ringing vegetables, jellyfish, moss, etc., belong to the same family as lettuce, but they are an independent variety. It is an annual herb that is loved for its bright green color, refreshing texture, and jellyfish-like taste. It's called"Tribute dishes"It is because after being dedicated to the imperial court for the first time during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, it paid tribute every year and gradually got its name.
The nutritional value of tribute vegetables is extremely high, containing glutamic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, iron, calcium, selenium and other nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. Hence the reputation it has"Natural health products, phytonutrients"。
In the world of hot pot, tribute dishes are also an indispensable role. Its strip-like structure is crispy and fresh, with a crunchy and crispy mouth, making it very refreshing to eat. What's more, its low calorie content allows people to enjoy delicious food without worrying about their weight. Tribute dishes can be mixed cold, stir-fried, or shabu-shabu, whether it is salty, sweet, spicy or meat and vegetarian decoction, it can present its unique flavor, so that people can not get tired of eating it for a week.
Lettuce, which is often confused with tribute vegetables, although it belongs to the same family as tribute vegetables, is obviously different from tribute dishes in terms of appearance, taste, nutritional value, origin and **. The lettuce stems are short and thick, with a crusty surface, and the flesh is green when peeled, with a white liquid appearing. The tribute dishes are bright in color, slender in shape, refreshing in texture, and taste like jellyfish.
In general, although tribute vegetables are often mistaken for lettuce, they are actually a vegetable with high nutritional value, unique taste, and various practices. Whether it is a delicacy in a hot pot, or a cold salad or a hot stir-fried delicacy, tribute dishes can bring people healthy and delicious enjoyment. Let's stop confusing tribute vegetables with lettuce, but really understand and taste this misunderstood"Tribute"bar.