A, wild rice is what dish?
Wild rice, also known as wild rice shoots, is a common aquatic vegetables, its young stalks are formed by the stem of Mizuso (a grass plant) is stimulated by the Mizuso black powder fungus and the formation of the spindle-shaped fat part. Covered with green leaf sheaths on the outside and appearing three-segmented and cylindrical on the inside, wild rice is yellowish-white or greenish-yellow in color, with plump and tender flesh that is low in fiber and high in protein. Water bamboo is one of China's specialty vegetables and one of the three most famous dishes in the south of the Yangtze River.
Wild rice, as an aquatic vegetable, grows in rivers, lakes and other waters and prefers a moist environment. It is highly prized for its unique flavor and nutritional value. The stem of wild rice is plump and tender, with a crisp texture, a hint of sweetness, and a unique fragrant odor. Its flesh is full and delicate, with less fiber, which is easy to digest and absorb. Meanwhile, wild rice is rich in protein, vitamin C, vitamin B and other nutrients, which play an important role in human health.
Wild rice is one of the very popular vegetables in the Jiangnan region of China. It is widely used in Jiangnan cuisine and is known as one of the three most famous dishes in Jiangnan, alongside salted duck eggs and West Lake vinegar fish. Wild rice can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes, such as wild rice fried with shredded pork, wild rice fried with bacon, and wild rice scrambled eggs, etc. These dishes are characterized by the tenderness and unique flavor of wild rice, and are very popular among people.
In addition to the taste characteristics, wild rice also has a certain medicinal value. In traditional Chinese medicine, wild rice is considered to have the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, diuretic and swelling, and has a certain curative effect on damp-heat diseases. Wild rice also contains some beneficial chemical components for human health, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects.
Two, wild rice why eat less?
1, taste sweet and cold
The nature of wild rice is sweet and cold, with the role of clearing heat and detoxification. However, for people with weak stomachs and cold stomachs, the cold nature of wild rice may further damage the digestive system, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. Therefore, it is best for these people to avoid wild rice, or consume it in moderation and combine it with other warm foods.
2, high oxalic acid content
Wild rice contains more oxalic acid, oxalic acid is an organic acid. When wild rice meets calcium-rich foods, oxalic acid can easily combine with calcium to form calcium oxalate, thus increasing the risk of stones. Therefore, when consuming wild rice, you should try to avoid simultaneous intake with foods containing more calcium salts, such as dairy products, fish, shrimp and shellfish, in order to reduce the formation of calcium oxalate.
Summary: Zizania is an aquatic vegetable that is formed by the fattening of the stalks of the grass plant Mizania. Despite some limiting factors, wild rice is safe for most people to consume in moderation and to obtain its unique flavor and nutritional value. It should be eaten sparingly by those with weak stomachs, cold stomachs, or problems with oxalic acid metabolism.