What is red vegetable?

What is red vegetable?

Red cabbage is a commonly seen wild vegetable, belonging to the genus Panax notoginseng of the Asteraceae family. Red cabbage is often called blood-replenishing vegetable, wood ear vegetable, red phoenix vegetable, etc. It is a vegetable that is harvested in large quantities in autumn. It usually goes on the market in October and will last for about four months. It is grown in most parts of my country, mainly in Hebei, Shandong and other regions.

What does red cabbage look like?

Red cabbage is a plant with leaves with green edges and red mesophyll. The rhizome is also red, but what is amazing is that after high-temperature cooking, the red part will turn green again. The plant grows to a height of about 25 centimeters.

How to make red vegetables

1. Stir-fry

When stir-frying red cabbage, you can first use a small amount of oil to lubricate the pan, then add a large amount of minced garlic to sauté. When it is fried until golden brown, you can add the red cabbage and stir-fry. Add some sesame oil when serving.

2. Cold salad

When making cold beetroot, you must first blanch it. When the red color on the leaves fades and turns green, you can take them out. If you have ice water, you can put them directly into the ice water. Add vinegar and soy sauce and it will be a delicious cold dish.

The efficacy and function of red vegetables

Red cabbage has many benefits for humans, especially for people with strong liver fire. It can clear away heat and detoxify, soothe the spleen and stomach, and promote diuresis.