What is豆瓣菜 (Douban菜)?
Abstract: This article introduces what Douban菜 is, its appearance, and how to cook it. Please see the detailed introduction below.
What is Douban菜?
Douban菜 is a type of vegetable that grows in water, belonging to the Nasturtium genus of the Cruciferae family. It is commonly known as Shanchuixiang, Xiyangcai, or Shuizhengshu in folk culture. It appears in autumn and usually comes to market in mid-to-late November. The common origins include Guangdong, Guangxi, Shanghai, etc. It originally grew in Europe and was later introduced to China by the Portuguese.
What does Douban菜 look like?
The stems of Douban菜 are short and thin, with bright green leaves that are round and dainty. The plants are small and usually grow in water, requiring a constantly warm environment.
How to cook Douban菜
1. Stir-frying
Douban菜 can be stir-fried with scallions and seasoned with some doubanjiang or chili sauce to create a sauce-flavored stir-fried vegetable dish.
2. Cold salad
Douban菜 is very suitable for cold salads, with a slight almond flavor. It can be mixed with thousand island dressing to make a vegetable salad. As it has a high water content, the texture is crisp and refreshing.
The benefits and functions of Douban菜
Douban菜 is very beneficial to our bodies. Its stems and leaves are tender and slightly sweet, cool in nature, and can soothe our lung fire, with the effect of clearing and moistening the lungs.
The sharing above about what Douban菜 looks like, what it is, and how to cook it provides a comprehensive explanation of this vegetable. I hope it can help you.