How to Eat Water Fern

Nutritional value of water fern

Water fern, also known as dragon head vegetable, is an edible fern. Its edible part has high nutritional value and is rich in protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. It tastes delicious whether eaten cold, in soup or stir-fried. It can also be used as medicine, with the effects of promoting blood circulation and detoxification, improving eyesight and cooling, relieving pain and stopping bleeding.

Several ways to eat water fern

Fried water fern

You can use lard or vegetable oil to stir-fry water fern. After the oil is hot, add the water fern and stir-fry. The water fern must be put into the pan as soon as it is washed. Then add salt, ginger, chili pepper, etc. according to personal preference. Add MSG, garlic slices, etc. before removing from the pan and mix well. In this way, a plate of fried water fern is ready. It tastes fresh and has the effect of activating blood circulation and detoxifying.

Cold water fern salad

The ingredients for the cold dish are fresh water fern and cucumber, as well as seasonings such as chili oil, vinegar, salt, sesame oil and minced garlic. The method is to wash the water fern and blanch it with boiling water, then cut the cucumber into long strips, cut the water fern into sections, add the prepared ingredients, and finally mix all the ingredients. The cold water fern made in this way has a crisp texture and a fragrant taste.

Water fern shoots

You need to prepare water bamboo shoots, water fern and various condiments. Boil the meat in water, then stir-fry the water fern with bean paste and add seasonings. Finally, put it on the water bamboo shoots and steam it over high heat for a while. Take it out and turn it upside down on a plate.

Fried water fern with fu cai

You need 1 pound of water fern and 2 pieces of water lettuce. First, pick out the tender part of the water fern, blanch it with hot water, then take it out and put it in cold water. This can make its color emerald green and remove its astringency. In addition, cut the Fucai into small pieces and mince the garlic. After the pan is heated, add 2 spoons of oil, put in the chopped Fucai and minced garlic, then add water fern and seasonings, stir-fry evenly and it is ready to eat.