"Shangsi Festival" is one of the traditional festivals in China, also called | "March 3rd". In ancient times, Shangsi Festival was a very important festival, but later, it was gradually replaced by Tomb-Sweeping Day, so not many people know this festival now. Only some areas in the south still retain the traditional customs and dietary customs of this festival. There is a folk saying: "On the third day of the third lunar month, pick shepherd's purse. Boiled eggs with shepherd's purse is one of the must-eat foods on March 3.

Ground vegetables, also known as shepherd's purse, are a kind of edible wild vegetables that people like to eat. In spring, they can be found in the fields. People like to collect its tender leaves and eat them as vegetables at home, which can supplement nutrition for the body and clear away heat and toxic materials. It is a treasure in wild vegetables, and people call it "the messenger of spring".

Around March 3, many local dishes have grown cauliflower. Local dishes with flowers are not suitable for direct consumption, so people use it to cook eggs. There is a folk saying "March 3rd shepherd's purse wins the spirit pill" and "Eating boiled eggs with local dishes on March 3rd saves you a year's headache". Eggs soaked in local vegetable soup have a faint fragrance, which is not only delicious, but also nutritious.

Boiled eggs with cauliflower

Preparation of ingredients: cauliflower, eggs and salt.

Step 1: First, remove some yellow leaves of cauliflower. There is a lot of soil at the root of cauliflower, so it should be washed carefully several times. The roots of cauliflower are also very nutritious. Wash and cook together. Don't throw them away. Then soak the whole cauliflower in clear water for 15 minutes, take it out and drain it for later use.

Step 2: There will be some dirt on the surface of the egg. Wash eggs. You can brush the eggshell with a brush, put the cauliflower in the pot, then add the eggs, add the clear water that has not covered all the ingredients, cover the pot, boil it with high fire first, and then cook it with medium and small fire for about 8~ 10 minutes.

You can have as many eggs as you want. After cooking, gently crack the eggshell with a spoon and add the right amount of salt. Adding salt can not only improve the taste, but also reduce the green taste of cauliflower.

You can also peel off the eggshell and soak the eggs in vegetable soup. The longer you soak it, the better it tastes. I usually put it in the refrigerator, let the eggs soak overnight, and then eat it after heating the next day. Eggs are delicious, and cauliflower is more fragrant.

When boiled eggs with cauliflower, you can also add some red dates and ginger. Jujube is hot and dry, so you should remove it, otherwise it will easily get angry.

What are the traditional cuisines in your hometown on March 3rd? Welcome to share in the comments section.