Kong cabbage is a green dehydrated vegetable in the lettuce family.It has a vibrant green color, a crisp texture, and a taste similar to sea cucumber; it has extremely high value.It was presented to the imperial court during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, and was annually donated to the imperial court, hence its name"Gong cabbage"..Due to the sound it makes when eaten and its crisp texture, Premier Zhou Enlai referred to it as "Xiang vegetable" in the 1960s., also known as"Mountain sea cucumber vegetable"..It can be prepared in various ways; it can be a standalone dish or part of a mixed plate, it can be cold dressed or stir-fried;it can be used for Chinese cuisine or Western dishes.It suits both salty and sweet tastes, and can be pan-fried or boiled regardless of whether it is meat or vegetables.Salty, sweet, spicy, and numbing are all suitable; it can be cooked in various ways for both meat and vegetables.
