What is arugula?

What is arugula?

Arugula is an annual plant of the Cruciferae family, also known as stinky vegetable, Northeast stinky vegetable, and rocket lettuce. It is available in the summer. Common producing areas include Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi.

What does arugula look like

Arugula is about 20 to 90 centimeters tall. Its stem grows upright and the upper part is often branched. It is usually covered with hard long hairs. There are usually many leaves, most of which are slender, with a shiny surface and dark green color.

How to cook arugula

1. Arugula salad

Blanch the arugula in hot water for a few minutes, then take it out and drain it, add some sesame oil and salt and a small amount of MSG and vinegar and you can eat it.

2. Stir-fried arugula

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, then add the arugula and stir-fry. Add salt and MSG and stir-fry for about two minutes.

The efficacy and function of arugula

The seeds of arugula can be used to extract oil, which can be used for food and medicine. In addition, it has stimulating, diuretic and stomachic effects, so you can eat some of it on a daily basis. Arugula also tastes delicious.