Yunnan is a province with the largest distribution of ethnic minorities in China, and the vegetables here are also a major attraction. There are all kinds of vegetables, many of which are hard to name, and even the locals rarely know them.
Yunnan vegetable varieties
The most important thing about vegetables in Yunnan is freshness and tenderness, because there is a unique climate here, which is suitable for the growth of most vegetables. It is said that "vegetables are always green", even in winter.
There are many kinds of vegetables in Yunnan, such as pepper, celery, mouse cucumber, wild eggplant, bitter fruit, tree tomato, grass bud, seven-leaf melon, potato tip and so on.
1, pepper
Pepper is also a common vegetable in Yunnan. People often string it up and dry it one by one. The plant has five petals, almost the size of a nail shell, and it is covered with branches.
2. Celery
Celery is also the main vegetable variety in Yunnan. Its stems are upright, with a height of about 40-70 cm. It smells faint and tastes very crisp.
3. Mouse cucumber
In fact, it is Yunnan wild cucumber, also known as thorn cucumber, sour cucumber, etc. It is produced in Xishuangbanna, Pu 'er and other places. It tastes sweet, crisp and delicious, and it is ok to pickle, mix, stir-fry and stir-fry.
4. Wild eggplant
Wild eggplant, also known as mountain eggplant, is mainly distributed in Dehong, Pu 'er and other places. It tastes slightly bitter and cool. Common eating methods include mixing, frying and baking, which has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying.
5. Tree tomatoes
Also known as sour soup fruit, Burmese eggplant, etc., it grows in Dehong, Baoshan and other areas and is often used as a seasoning. It is sour and spicy when used with garlic and coriander.