Bitter vegetables, also known as bitter vegetables, bitter grasses, bitter vegetables and bitter rapeseed, are common wild vegetables. It tastes bitter, but it is rich in many nutrients, especially vitamin C and calcium. The shape of Sophora alopecuroides is similar to spinach, but the leaves are slightly rough and dark, usually dark green or deep purple. Sophora alopecuroides has a long growing period and is usually picked in spring and autumn. It can be used to make various dishes, such as fried Sophora alopecuroides and bitter vegetable soup.

Picking method of bitter herbs

Sophora alopecuroides generally grows in mountainous areas or grasslands, and the following points should be paid attention to when picking:

1. Choose fresh bitter herbs, and the leaves should be dark green or deep purple, without yellowing or withering.

Don't pick too much, leave some for natural growth and maintain ecological balance.

3. Pay attention to the picking time, usually in the morning or evening when the temperature is low, so that the taste of bitter vegetables will be better.

The practice of frying bitter vegetables

Ingredients: bitter herbs, garlic, salt and oil.

Steps:

1. Wash bitter vegetables and cut them into small pieces for later use.

2. Cut garlic into powder for later use.

3. Put the oil in the hot pot and cool it, and stir fry the minced garlic.

4. When the minced garlic turns golden yellow, add bitter herbs and stir well.

5. Add the right amount of salt and continue to stir fry.

6. After the bitter vegetables become soft, turn off the fire and cook.

The practice of bitter vegetable soup

Ingredients: bitter vegetables, pork, ginger slices, salt.

Steps:

1. Wash the pork and cut it into small pieces for later use.

2. Wash bitter vegetables and cut them into small pieces for later use.

3. Cut the ginger slices into silk for later use.

4. Put the pork into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil it and skim off the floating foam.

5. Add ginger and bitter herbs and continue to cook for about 10 minutes.

6. Add the right amount of salt and cook until the pork and bitter vegetables are soft, then turn off the heat.