What is watercress?Watercress is a vegetable that grows in water and belongs to the genus Watercress of the cruciferous family. Watercress is often called mountain fragrance, western watercress, water lettuce, etc. It is a vegetable that appears in autumn and is usually available in mid-to-early November. Common producing areas include Guangdong, Guangxi, Shanghai, etc. It was first grown in Europe and was later introduced to my country by the Portuguese. What does watercress look likeThe stem of watercress is short and very slender, and the leaves are emerald green, round and quite small and exquisite. The plant is small and usually grows in water, requiring a warm environment all year round. How to cook watercress1. Stir-fry You can use chives as a garnish for stir-fried watercress. Add some bean paste or chili sauce and mix them together to create a sauce-flavored stir-fried vegetable. 2. Cold salad Watercress is very suitable for cold dishes and has a light almond flavor. It can be mixed with Thousand Island dressing to make a vegetable salad. Due to its rich water content, it has a crisp and refreshing taste. The efficacy and function of watercressWatercress is very beneficial to our body. Its stems and leaves are very tender, taste slightly sweet and have a cool nature. It can soothe our lung fire and has the effect of clearing and moisturizing the lungs. |
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