In some parts of southern China, there is a traditional festival called "Water Bamboo Festival". It is said to commemorate an ancient filial son named Zaizai. It is said that his mother is ill and needs to eat soup made of water bamboo. In order to make the soup more delicious, he decided to wrap the whole soup with water bamboo. As a result, his mother miraculously recovered after drinking it. In order to commemorate the filial piety of Zaizai, people set up this festival.

In some rural areas in the south, the custom of eating boiled water on the boiled water festival is still preserved. Of course, water bamboo soup is no longer wrapped in soup, but a very delicious home-cooked dish. The method is very simple, that is, cut fresh water bamboo into small pieces, and then add some ingredients such as tofu, fungus and shrimp. Then cook it into thick soup. This dish is not only delicious, but also rich in nutrition, which is deeply loved by people.

In addition to being used as food, Zizania latifolia can also be used to make various small handicrafts. For example, in some handicraft shops, you can see small baskets and plates woven with water bamboo. These handicrafts are not only beautiful in appearance, but also very practical. In addition, Zizania latifolia can also be used to make some special snacks, such as Zizania latifolia crisp and Zizania latifolia cake.

Expansion and supplement

What is Zizania latifolia? Actually, it is an aquatic plant, which looks a bit like bamboo. Its stems are thick and its leaves are flat and slender. In the process of growth, a by-product similar to bamboo shoots will be produced, which is what we call "Zizania latifolia". Its scientific name is Zizanialatifolia, which is a perennial aquatic herb.

Zizania latifolia is widely planted in China, but also in Japanese, Korean and other Asian countries. In these countries, water bamboo is also regarded as a very healthy food. For example, in Japan, water bamboo is used to make all kinds of sushi, cold salad and other dishes; In Korea, Zizania latifolia is used to make kimchi.

In addition, Zizania latifolia has rich nutritional value. Rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, it helps to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, lower blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, proper intake of Zizania latifolia in daily diet is very beneficial to the body.

In a word, although Zhu is an uncommon Chinese character, it has rich cultural connotation and practical application value.