KnotweedThis is a very common plant, found everywhere along the edges of fields in rural areas, but many people don't know that it is also edible, and is simply considered a wild weed. So, what does knotweed taste like?Today, I will introduce the methods of eating knotweed!

Knotweed with Garlic Sauce

IngredientsPreparation

Knotweed, garlic,Light soy sauce,Agedvinegar, sugar, salt, sesame oil.

Method

1. Remove the weeds and old stems from the knotweed, then place them under running water to wash.

2. After washing, put the knotweed into boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds, then drain and pat dry.

3. Chop the garlic into minced garlic and mix it with light soy sauce, aged vinegar, salt, sugar, sesame oil in a bowl to make a sauce.

4. Place the knotweed in a bowl and pour the sauce on top.Mix well and it's done.

Tips

1. Before mixing, knotweed must be blanched to remove excess oxalic acid.

2. After blanching, drain the water, and it won't be too watery, and will taste better.

KnotweedDumplingsMaking

Ingredients

Knotweed,Strong flourflour, blackwood ear mushrooms,driedshiitake mushrooms, dried yellow flowers,millet flour,buckwheat flour.Method1. Mix strong flour, millet flour, and buckwheat flour evenly, add water, and knead into a dough, then let it rest.2. Wash the knotweed, blanch it, and drain the water, then chop it into small pieces.3.Black wood ear mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms, dried yellow flowers, all soaked in hot water, drain the water, and chop them into small pieces.

4. Then place all the chopped ingredients in a bowl, add salt, sesame oil,

soy sauceand mix well.5. Roll the rested dough into

dumpling wrappers, then wrap the dumplings.

6. Boil a pot of water in a pot, after the water boils, add a little salt, then you can put in the dumplings, and cook until done.ChiliKnotweed Stir-fry

IngredientsKnotweed, dried chili peppers, scallions,ginger, garlic, salt,

chicken broth.Method1. Remove the old leaves and old parts of the knotweed, and wash the remaining parts.

2. Blanch the knotweed in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and pat dry.

3. Chop scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers into pieces.4. Add a suitable amount of oil to the frying pan, after the oil is hot, add scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

5. After stir-frying, add the knotweed, add salt and chicken broth, and stir-fry until done.

Tips1. Knotweed cooks very quickly, so don't stir-fry it for too long.2. After blanching, make sure to drain the water, otherwise it will not taste good.Chicken Essence.

Steps

1. Discard all old leaves and parts of the horse gram. Wash the remaining parts.

2. Boil the horse gram in boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and drain.

3. Chop all the green onions, ginger, and garlic into slices and the chili peppers into segments.

4. Add a suitable amount of oil to a wok. After the oil is hot, add the green onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

5. After frying, add the horse gram, salt, and chicken essence, and stir-fry until cooked.

Tips

1. Horse gram cooks quickly, so don't overcook it.

2. Make sure to drain the boiled water thoroughly. Too much water will affect the taste.