Changxing: Rainwater moistens all things, first taste of wild vegetables

In the rainy season, it is warm and cold, and the vegetation is sprouting. After a spring rain, wild vegetables sprout everywhere in the fields, in front of the house and behind the house. Village wives from Tianping Village, Lincheng Township, Changxing County brought back all kinds of wild vegetables, wrapped spring rolls, made small stir-fries, and woke up spring with the delicious taste on their tongues.

In early spring, it was slightly cold, and the lake embankment was dyed a new green. The village wives took baskets and scissors and walked up the lake embankment. Shepherd’s purse, commonly known as “ground vegetable” locally, is named for its blooming petals and growing close to the ground. It is also one of the most commonly eaten wild vegetables by villagers. The village sister-in-law held the shepherd’s purse close to the ground with their left hand, and cut off the rhizome with their right hand, picking them skillfully while talking and laughing.

After about a quarter of an hour, the baskets of the village sisters were covered with shepherd’s purse. With the gift of spring, everyone returned with a fruitful experience. The first thing to do when you get home is to get a pot and boil water. When the water boils, pick and wash the vegetables. After the water boils, put the shepherd’s purse into the water. After squeezing out the water, chop it up for use. Add fresh vegetables to the chopped shepherd’s purse The minced pork, further stimulated the fragrance of shepherd’s purse, wrap the mixed stuffing in the spring roll skin, fry it until golden brown, and then take out, the light fragrance fills the kitchen. While it’s still warm, let’s taste the delicious flavors that are limited to this spring.

As another major force in spring wild vegetables, Malantou is naturally indispensable on the dining table of the villagers. Pour the washed malan head into the pot and stir fry for a few times, add a little salt, and then stir fry until the malan head becomes soft and ready to serve. The simplest and most simple cooking method also retains the most authentic ingredients. taste. In addition to its delicious fragrance, Malantou also has medicinal value of clearing away heat and detoxification, and is also loved by the villagers. (Shen Mengting, Luo Linhui, Changxing Taiwan)