ChivesA herbaceous plant that prefers to grow in sunny fields, along roadsides, and in gardens. It is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes.Notably, chives have a strong adaptability, able to grow normally in both strong and weak light conditions.Furthermore, chives also have the properties of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispersing blood stasis, and reducing swelling, making them beneficial for your health!Chives Salad RecipeIngredients

Preparation

Chives, salt, garlic, soy sauce,vinegar,

sesame oil,white sugar,star anise oil.Method1. Wash and remove the roots of the chives, then rinse thoroughly.2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, then add the chives and blanch for a short time before removing.3. Place the blanched chives in a bowl and drain the water. Then, chop them into small pieces.4. Wash and mince the garlic.5. Prepare the sauce: mix minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, white sugar, sesame oil, and star anise oil to taste.6. Finally, pour the sauce over the chives and mix well.Garlic Flavor

Braised Eggs

Chives Recipe

Ingredients

Chives, braised eggs, vegetable oil, salt,

olive oil,

chicken broth, garlic.

Method

1. Wash and chop the chives. Peel and chop the garlic into cloves.2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add vegetable oil.3. Add the chives and cook over high heat until they are softened, then remove.

4. Place the chives in a bowl and drain the water.

5. Heat up a pot, add olive oil, then add the minced garlic and braised eggs, and stir for a moment.6. Add more boiling water and cook over high heat.7. Finally, add salt and chicken broth to taste, and serve.TipsBefore adding boiling water, sauté the garlic and braised eggs, which will make the soup turn milky white and have a better flavor and texture.

Stir-fried Chives Recipe

IngredientsChives, salad oil, salt, white wine, white sugar,MSG.

Method

1. Wash and chop the fresh chives.

2. Heat up the salad oil until it slightly smokes, then add the chives and stir-fry over high heat.

3. Add white wine, salt, and white sugar to taste.

4. Add water and cover the pot, then cook over high heat for about three to four minutes.5. Finally, add MSG to taste.Tips

When cooking chives, adding white wine beforehand will enhance the aroma.

Small tips

Sauté garlic and preserved eggs, then add hot water. This will make the soup turn milky white and also enhance its flavor and texture.

How to sauté watercress

Ingredients

Watercress, salad oil, salt, white wine, white sugarMSG.

Method steps

1. Wash and chop fresh watercress into small pieces.

2. Heat oil in a pot until it starts to smoke slightly. Add watercress and stir-fry over high heat.

3. Add an appropriate amount of white wine, salt, and sugar to taste.

4. Add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot, and cook over high heat for about three to four minutes.

5. Finally, add a small amount of MSG to taste.

Small tips

When cooking watercress, add an appropriate amount of white wine in advance, which will enhance its aroma.