There are always a variety of wild vegetables waiting for people to dig in spring, especially after the spring rain, countless wild vegetables grow wildly. Friends who live in the countryside go out with bamboo baskets or small bags, and when they come back they are full, and the whole family can't finish them. I remember when I was a child, I often went to the river with my family to dig "bamboo shoots" to eat. This kind of "bamboo shoots" is called "reed bamboo shoots". It grows in the grass by the river, especially in places burned by wildfires.

The reed bamboo shoots in April are the greatest and most delicious. Although they look like bamboo shoots, they are not serious bamboo shoots. In terms of taste, they are no worse than winter bamboo shoots. If you see it in your hometown, you can dig some and take it home. Stir-fried meat with reeds and bamboo shoots is not ordinary. Nowadays, many people don’t even know that reed shoots are edible. In fact, reed shoots are the tips of young shoots that grow out of reeds in spring. In the past, when people's living conditions were poor, reed shoots were also used as food rations.

Reed bamboo shoots were discovered to be edible many years ago, and they taste somewhat sweet. Men of letters such as Su Dongpo and Wang Anshi once praised the deliciousness of reed bamboo shoots. The harvesting period of reed shoots is relatively long, lasting about one month. When the weather is hot, the reed shoots will stop growing buds. If you want to eat them again, they will have to be eaten in the following spring. Therefore, if you see them, please cherish them. If you miss them, you will have to wait until next year to eat them again.

Reed shoots are widely distributed in our country and can be seen all over the country. Therefore, it has also been given many names, such as Chai bamboo shoots, Di bamboo shoots, small bamboo shoots, etc. The vitality of reed shoots is still very tenacious, and they often grow into a large area. When the height of the reed shoots is about 30 cm, they are ready to eat. Anything higher means it is getting older and the flavor will be greatly reduced.

The habits, taste, etc. of reed shoots and small bamboo shoots are very similar. If you pull out a lot at one time, blanch it in water and then refrigerate it. Or dry it and store it, and take it out when you want to eat it. The taste is not much worse than fresh reed bamboo shoots. Some people will also sell the harvested reed bamboo shoots in the market. The price is about six or seven yuan per catty. People who want to try it will happily buy it. After all, the price is still very affordable.

According to historical records, we can know that when Zhuge Liang planned Huarong Road in his early years, the soldiers ate a lot of reed bamboo shoots. Now reed bamboo shoots have become a specialty of Huarong County, Hunan, and local people often eat them. When outsiders travel, they will also try the taste of reed bamboo shoots. In terms of production, Huarong County's reed bamboo shoots have a very high output, so there is no need to worry about supply exceeding demand.

Various ways to eat, rich in nutrients

Reed bamboo shoots have a faint fragrance of bamboo shoots. At present, people have developed a variety of ways to eat reed bamboo shoots, such as stir-fried and cold. , simmer soup, etc. Some friends forget to blanch it before eating it, and it will feel very bitter when eaten, so they think it is unpalatable. This is an injustice. If the reed shoots are eaten without blanching, the bitter taste will be retained, which naturally makes them unpalatable.

The purpose of blanching is to remove the bitterness, and then fry it with the meat. When you eat it, the meat will feel very smooth and tender, fresh and sweet, and you can eat several bowls of rice. Some people who are traveling abroad will miss the taste of their hometown. If they buy it outside, they will not be as excited as usual.

In addition to satisfying the needs of people's taste buds, reed bamboo shoots can also supplement the human body with many nutrients. It is rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, amino acids and other nutrients. After eating it, it has many benefits. , and it also has certain medicinal value. The young shoots can be eaten, and the whole plant and roots can be used as medicine.

It has a wide range of uses and can be used for landscaping

In the past, some people would weave cut reeds into reed mats, or cover roofs, etc. The effect was much better than straw. For example, see It looks more beautiful, has better insulation, and is less prone to insects. Thatched huts are rarely seen nowadays, and the reed mats have been replaced by better ones.

Friends in the north make rice dumplings with reed leaves, but not many eat reed shoots. In Dongting Lake in Hunan and Poyang Lake in Jiangxi, there is a big difference. Reed bamboo shoots are very popular there and the locals love to eat them.

Whenever the reed shoots mature, there will be a large number of people waiting to dig them by rivers, swamps and other places.

Nowadays, reeds are often used to protect the environment. Dense reeds can form a good wetland environment, where birds can inhabit and breed. The roots of reeds can also penetrate deeply and spread widely, and they can also play a role in consolidating dams and maintaining water and soil. Most scenic spots also choose to use reeds for landscaping. In its flowering season, the beauty is still high.