Ercai is no stranger in Yunnan-Guizhou-Sichuan area. The reason why Ercai is called Ercai is related to its shape. The scientific name of Ercai is Spore Mustard. From a distance, it looks like a group of children around their mothers. In the local dialect, everyone calls it Ercai, alias corner dish, super lettuce, bud dish, baby dish, fist dish, Nanchong dish, baby dish and so on.
Characteristics of children's vegetables
Children's vegetables have the fragrance of mustard, but the taste is much better. They are sweet without bitterness, and when chewed in the mouth, the meat is crisp with little muscle and no residue. Beautiful colors, green leaves, white heart, sliced, green and white, if you use some red pepper to decorate when cooking, it is gratifying. Eating children's vegetables likes to be boiled lightly, and boiled directly in clear water, which is original and sweet. If you dip it in Chili water, it is a good dish for next meal.