Leek can be eaten raw. As a kind of food rich in cellulose, leek has the function of relaxing bowels, at the same time, it can reduce the residence time of other foods in the intestine, reduce the absorption of fat in the intestine and help to lose weight.

However, completely raw leeks taste bad. Moderate spicy feeling, more obvious stimulation to gastrointestinal tract. It's best to wash it when eating, and put some seasoning to taste better.

Chinese chives (scientific name: A. tuberosum Rottl). ex Spreng。 ) Alias: Fengben, Cao Zhongru, Qiyangcao, Lazy Vegetable, Changshengjiu, Yangyang Grass, Pingcai, etc. It is a perennial herb of Liliaceae, with strong smell, recumbent rhizomes, narrow conical bulbs and clumps; Scaly skin is yellow-brown, reticulate and fibrous; Leaves basal, strip, flat; Umbel, terminal.

Leek, also called Cao Yang, is very delicious and has a unique fragrance. The unique pungent smell of leek is formed by its sulfide, which has certain bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects and is helpful to improve human immunity.

These sulfides in leek can also help the human body absorb vitamin B 1 and vitamin A, so leek is a more nutritious way to eat with pork food rich in vitamin B 1. However, sulfides are volatile when heated, so it is necessary to quickly turn the wok when cooking leeks. If you heat it too much, you will lose the flavor of leek.

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