Yes.

Fresh Xuelihong has a spicy taste. Blanching it can reduce the spiciness. Moreover, fresh Xuelihong is like wild vegetables and not tasty. After blanching, the taste will be better. If you can't eat spicy food, you should blanch it in advance, because the sudden spiciness will grab your throat, and its texture before blanching is the same as that of wild vegetables. After blanching, the texture is not so hard, and it is still tender and very tender. Fresh.