Whenever the singing and laughter of the Spring Festival gradually dissipates, the countryside ushers in a unique natural feast. The spring rain is continuous, moisturizing things silently, and putting a layer of new green on the earth. And in this new greenery, the most striking thing is the bracken that grows wildly after the rain. This is not only a wild vegetable, but also a delicacy and surprise that nature has given us.
Early in the morning, as soon as the sun had risen, my family and I set out on a journey in search of bracken. Walking on the familiar country road, feeling the breath of spring, my heart is full of anticipation. Finally, in a deserted land, we saw the sea of verdant bracken. They are high or low, sparse or dense, like a green wave gently swaying in the breeze.
Bracken gets its name not only because of its resemblance to fern in shape, but also because of the unique way it grows. Moistened by the spring rains, bracken emerges from the soil, with a layer of delicate fluff, curling like small ferns frolicking in the grass. Such a scene makes people sigh at the magic of nature.
Picking bracken requires a certain amount of skill. We can't choose old bracken that has already grown leaves, but fresh bracken that has just sprouted. This bracken is tender and has a higher nutritional value. In the process of picking, I met many villagers who also came to pick bracken. They were young and old, male and female, and each of them had the joy of harvest on their faces.
An hour after the harvest, we had harvested a large basket of fresh bracken. Looking at these tender green bracken, I seem to have smelled the aroma of their stir-frying. Bracken can be cooked in a variety of ways, from blanching and stir-frying bacon to vegetarian sautéing, either of which can show its unique charm.
During the cooking process, the aroma of bracken gradually spreads and makes people salivate. When I took my first bite of bracken, I couldn't help but be amazed by the tender texture and unique aroma. It's not just a dish, it's a delicious gift from nature.
Bracken is not only delicious but also rich in nutritional value. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that have great benefits for our health. Moreover, bracken also has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling, etc., which is a good choice for spring health.
In addition to its edible value, bracken also has a deep cultural connotation. In Jiangxi's rural culture, bracken is regarded as a symbol of good luck and a good harvest. The process of picking bracken every spring is also a celebration and display of rural culture. In the process, we not only tasted the food, but also felt the charm and cultural heritage of the countryside.
On the way home, I was full of bracken and the laughter of my family. This experience of picking bracken made me more deeply appreciate the beauty of rural life and the gifts of nature. I am sure that in the days to come, we will once again set foot in this sea of bracken and enjoy the gifts of nature.
For those who live in the city, they may not be able to experience the joy of picking bracken, but they can also experience the charm of the countryside and the gift of nature by tasting this delicious dish. At the same time, I also hope that more people can pay attention to and understand the rural culture, respect and protect the natural environment, so that we can enjoy the endless surprises and beauty brought to us by this beautiful land.
In short, bracken is not only a wild vegetable, but also a link between man and nature, the countryside and the city. It allows us to cherish the gifts of nature and the inheritance of rural culture more while tasting food. In the days to come, let's go into the countryside and nature, taste more delicious wild vegetables, and feel the charm of more rural culture!