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Encountering Luzhi | As plants herald spring, savoring the freshest delights brings joy.
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2024-03-12 18:00
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Today marks the 46th Arbor Day in China.
Plants and trees sprout, and greenery begins to stir.
Living on, evergreen through the rings of years in Jiangnan.
Time surges forward.
Tender spring greens also thrive in the fields and along the field edges of Luzhi.
The people of Luzhi, who eat only when it’s the right season.
My favorite spring dish of the season
New, fresh, crisp, tender
Every bite is brimming with the taste of spring.
Shepherd's purse
It’s no exaggeration to say that shepherd’s purse is the quintessential symbol of spring in the Jiangnan region.
From ancient times to the present
Literati and poets have spoken highly of shepherd’s purse.
Xin Qiji said, “Spring is in the dandelion blossoms by the stream.”
Su Dongpo likewise praised it as “a natural treasure, possessing a beauty beyond the ordinary.”
The fresh, delicious flavor of shepherd’s purse.
Wrapped with skillful hands in a bowl of shepherd’s-purse and fresh‑meat wontons.
It has become an indispensable delicacy for the people of Luzhi during the “Bite Spring” tradition.
Spring bamboo shoots
“Every connoisseur praises the spring bamboo shoots.”
Spring thunder rumbles, and spring bamboo shoots grow taller with each passing day.
Spring bamboo shoots
Always sweet and juicy, the most delicious.
Whether it’s braised spring bamboo shoots in oil
Still, it’s San Dou Xian.
Spring bamboo shoots embrace a savory, umami flavor.
Savor and chew slowly.
Another hint of the pure, sweet essence unique to spring emerges.
Malan Tou
On the spring dining table in Luzhi
No meal is complete without a crisp, palate-cleansing dish of maran tou tossed in a light dressing.
A inch-long shoot of malantou.
Pick the tender young shoots that have just begun to grow.
The part that captures the freshest, most tender essence
Blanch to remove the raw, astringent taste of malantou.
Simple balsamic vinegar and sesame oil
It can then release the unique, fresh aroma of Malantou.
Goji berry top
In "Dream of the Red Chamber"
A dish of “oil-and-salt stir-fried goji berry shoots”
mouthwatering
In spring, the buds of the goji berry plant have a tender, delicate texture.
It carries a lingering, subtly bitter aftertaste.
Whether it’s stir-fried with oil and salt
Still a bowl of goji berry and pork liver soup.
Spring Dietary Nourishment for Health Preservation
There’s always that delicious, heartwarming tender sprout.
Vegetable amaranth
Amaranth and amaranth are not the same.
Rather, it specifically refers to leafy greens that are about to bolt and flower.
When the flowers are still in bud
Only the tender, fresh portion of the flower buds and new shoots is used.
Even after stir-frying, the amaranth retains its vibrant green color.
The rendered pork fat adds a touch of brilliance to it.
A simple, home-style flavor
Though it is not as widely praised as shepherd’s purse,
Yet the rich, heady scent of spring still lingers on the lips and in the mouth.
Fragrant Camellia
Whenever the tender, downy red buds of the Chinese toon tree…
Appearing on the branch
People’s feelings about spring are even more vivid.
Stir-fried eggs with Chinese toon is the most classic preparation.
Its rich aroma infuses the egg mixture.
The taste is even better.
Or blanch it first, then toss it with tofu in a cold salad.
It’s a double delight—smooth and tender.
Water chestnut
“Water chestnuts in spring, lotus roots in summer”
Water chestnut, one of the Eight Immortals of Water
It’s once again the season to savor what’s in season.
At this time, water chestnuts are sweet, crisp, and juicy.
It can also be peeled and eaten raw.
Savor the crisp and tender texture.
It can also be braised with meat to create a refreshing dish that cuts through the richness.
Water chestnuts are known as “underground pears.”
The renowned reputation of “Jiangnan Ginseng”
Take a bite of water chestnut.
Savor the fresh, vibrant charm of Jiangnan.
Broad bean
Wait a little longer until spring.
It’s finally time for fava beans to hit the market.
Broad beans are rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
It also contains plenty of dietary fiber.
Simply stir-fried
It can largely preserve the original flavor and taste of broad beans.
The stir-fried broad beans are soft, tender, and delicately pink.
It melts in your mouth with the first bite.
It’s the fresh flavor unique to spring.
Spring is the perfect time to savor the season’s fresh delights.
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