But you may have seen or even eaten this kind of side dish today, but you don't know its name.
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From a distance, it is somewhat similar to onion, but it is darker, taller and stronger than onion; In terms of smell, there are also obvious differences.
The name of this kind of side dish is jiào, also known as Qiao Tou, Qiao Zi, Ge, etc., which has been widely cultivated in southern China.
Chinese onion has the functions of invigorating spleen, stimulating appetite, relieving diarrhea and relieving pain, etc. In Japan, it is also called "Ganoderma lucidum in dishes, a good accompaniment".
▲ Shantou blooms.
The head of Allium chinense is crystal clear and fragrant, which has the effects of stimulating appetite, relieving greasy and sobering up. It is usually harvested in February of the following year.
Because of its special aroma and unique taste, it is deeply loved by some people.
Generally speaking, only a section below its stem and leaf is selected for eating, which can be stir-fried and cold-mixed, accompanied by fried meat, fish, etc., and can also be made into pickled Chinese onion head, sweet and sour Chinese onion head, sweet and sour Chinese onion head and so on according to personal taste.
▲ Pickled onion head
Have you ever seen or eaten Chinese onion? How do you like the taste?