Pickled Chinese toon sprouts: a delicious food in spring

Pickled Chinese toon sprouts: a delicious food in spring

Introduction:

"Toona sinensis, that is, Toona sinensis, belongs to the deciduous tree of Meliaceae. It is said that in the Han Dynasty, it had been widely planted in the north and south of the river. In early spring, the tender shoots of toon tree are edible. The dish is called Toona sinensis, also known as toon head. Toona sinensis is a popular spring vegetable with good quality and low price. China is the only country in the world that uses Chinese toon as vegetable. There are two types of cultivated varieties: one is purple Toona, the bud is crimson, rich in luster, strong fragrance and high oil content; the other is green Toona, the bud is green, the fragrance is lighter and the oil content is less. Chinese toon, like litchi, was once a tribute in the Ming and Qing Dynasties because of its strong fragrance, tender texture and rich nutrition. There is also a folk saying that "on March 8, eat toon sprouts". Every March of the lunar calendar is a good season for Chinese toon sprouts to appear on the market. The bright red leaves and shiny stems of Toona sinensis are full of fragrance and refreshing flavor, which can be called a treasure on the table. Chinese toon is a kind of natural green health food with the same origin of medicine and food, which can not only cook a variety of special dishes, but also prevent and treat diseases. According to modern nutritional analysis, the vitamin content of Toona sinensis bud is more than twice as high as that of tomato. Toona sinensis also contains protein, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements, ranking first among Woody Vegetables. In addition, there are a lot of crude fiber, carotene, niacin and so on

Production steps:

Step 1: This is the Chinese toon tree planted in front of my house

Step 2: it was red before blanching, but now it becomes green after blanching, and it will be fished out as soon as it turns green

Step 3: it's very simple. Just add salt and mix well. You need a little salt to taste the fragrance of Toona sinensis sprouts

Materials required:

Toona sinensis bud: appropriate amount

Salt: right amount

Note: the longer the curing time, the stronger the flavor. You can also add some tofu to mix well. I like to eat it directly, so I didn't add it.

Production difficulty: simple

Process: salting

Production time: 10 minutes

Taste: Original