Nature is really amazing, giving us so many delicious wild vegetables, which are not only unique in taste and rich in nutrition, but also have certain medical effects.
However, not all wild vegetables are popular with farmers, but some wild vegetables are famous for their stink, and they are not liked by farmers' friends. Just like the familiar stinky tofu, some people smell stinky and some people smell fragrant.
Three kinds of wild vegetables are famous for their stinkiness. They smell stinky and taste fragrant. They are a must for side dishes and play a great role.
1, perilla
Perilla frutescens is a common wild vegetable in rural areas, which is wild in fields, roadsides and near houses. It is edible and medicinal, and is commonly used in clinic.
Perilla contains a special fragrance, which is a must when used as a side dish. It not only makes food more delicious, but also has high nutritional value. It also has the effect of preventing and treating diseases, and has curative effects on colds, fever and cough.
2. Pogostemon fragrans
Pogostemon rugosa is a common seasoning in the folk, which contains a special volatile aromatic oil and has a strong fragrance. When it is used as cooking seasoning, it can enrich the taste of food, enhance its nutritional value and have certain medicinal value.
The tender leaves of Pogostemon Pogostemonis are edible. Besides being used as side dishes, it can also be used for porridge, deep-frying, fried flower shells, fried snails, etc. It is absolutely delicious.
3. Nine-story tower
The nine-story tower has a very nice name in our local area, which is called "gold will not be exchanged", which means that gold will not be exchanged, indicating that its value is quite precious.
The stems, leaves and flower spikes of the Nine-story Pagoda all contain aromatic oil. Its tender stems and leaves are edible, and it is often fried with other vegetarian dishes. It smells fragrant and has a cool feeling. It has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting blood circulation and eliminating dampness, and dispersing popular qi.
Perilla frutescens, Pogostemon Pogostemonis and Nine-story Pagoda are all common wild vegetables in rural areas, and they are also famous for their stink. Some people like to eat them, while others don't, but they are valuable, both edible and medicinal, with high value of both medicine and food. Don't miss those who like to eat them.