Strolling through the Erma Road Market on the weekend, I saw rows of snack stalls with a dazzling array of food, especially vegetable tea, which is unique in other cities and has a long history of food culture. The news about vegetable tea is not unknown! According to legend,

On the fifth day of the first lunar month of a certain year during the Song Dynasty, an old monk came down the mountain to ask for alms.

It was getting late, and the old monk was hungry. He walked to the door of a rich man's house, hoping to get some alms for alms.

The person who opened the door was a middle-aged woman in her forties, well-dressed and elegant in appearance.

The old monk explained his purpose, and the rich man's wife felt pity for him, and hurriedly invited the old monk into the hall to be treated as a distinguished guest. She personally chopped seven kinds of vegetables and cooked them in clear soup, making a soup with green leaves floating on the noodles.

The old monk thought this was the most delicious thing in the world and asked the rich woman what kind of dish it was.

The rich man's wife couldn't think of what to call it. The main ingredient was various vegetables, so let's call it vegetable tea!

The rich man's wife is kind-hearted, always willing to do charity, and helps the poor around her. She has a reputation all over the place.

The old monk wished the rich man’s wife good fortune and good fortune, and a safe life!

The rich man's wife sighed helplessly. The regret in life is that she still doesn't have a man or a woman.

The old monk chanted: "Namo Buddha, at this time next year, the donor's wish will come true!" After saying this, he disappeared into the night without looking back.

The next year, the rich man's wife gave birth to a fat son. In order to express their gratitude to the old monk, the rich man's family made vegetable tea to entertain relatives and friends during the first lunar month of the New Year. It was also called "Wangding Tea" to express people's appreciation for the family.

A beautiful wish for a prosperous fortune.

Today’s vegetable tea has a variety of ingredients, including soup base made from pork tube bones, a variety of vegetables, dried shredded squid, diced meat, shrimp, etc.

It has higher taste and nutritional value, is low in energy and fat, and is good for stomach and body fluids.