'Knead the sesame leaves three times without changing the meat', it's a pity that the sesame leaves are rotten in the ground, it's delicious when dried in the sun

Introduction: "Knead the sesame leaves three times without changing the meat." It's a pity that the sesame leaves are rotten in the ground, it's delicious when dried in the sun

Sesame is a crop grown in both northern and southern China, especially in southern regions, where many farmers grow some at home.

Because sesame is an ancient oil crop in China, it was also called the "Crown of Eight Valleys" in ancient times. Moreover, there are many ways to eat sesame seeds. They can be eaten both raw and cooked, whether it is cooking or making snacks, and they can also be used for oil extraction.

You who have been sesame for many years, have you ever eaten sesame leaves? It is estimated that many people do not know that sesame leaves can be eaten, so it would be a pity. Because sesame leaves are also a superb wild vegetable, they are dried and eaten in winter. This is a delicious dish that does not replace meat.

Can sesame leaves be eaten too?

Sesame leaves are the leaves that grow on the sesame plant. I believe many people have heard the saying "sesame blossoms - steadily high", this is because the sesame plant is very special, its stem is upright, And there are no branches, and sesame leaves grow along the stem.

As for the flowering of sesame, it is also very interesting. It blooms from the bottom to the top, and it is developed section by section, so there is a saying that "sesame blossoms are rising steadily".

Sesame seeds have been planted in many places in China. This is the case in my hometown. I remember that when I was a child, every household in the village would grow some sesame seeds. help. But here in my hometown, no one ever said that sesame leaves can be eaten, they all throw it and the stems in the ground as garbage.

Are sesame leaves really edible?

It is absolutely true that sesame leaves can be eaten, and there is a very long history of eating sesame leaves in China. However, it is mainly concentrated in Henan and Hebei. Especially in the populous province of Hebei, it used to be a very important "food for hunger".

There are records of eating sesame leaves in many ancient books. Among them, Li Shizhen also recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica that sesame leaves can be eaten as wild vegetables, and also have the value of moisturizing the intestines and nourishing the liver and kidney.

In the folks, the evaluation of sesame leaves is also very high. For example, among the folks in Zhumadian, Henan, there is a saying that "the sesame leaves are rubbed three times, and the meat is not exchanged", that is, the wild vegetables made of sesame leaves are made of meat. I don't want to change it, it shows my love for it.

How to eat sesame leaves?

Since sesame leaves can be eaten, how should they be eaten? Have you ever eaten? In fact, sesame leaves are eaten as wild vegetables, and the way to eat them is very simple, which is similar to the wild vegetables that are usually eaten.

However, not all sesame leaves can be eaten. Generally, in June and July, when the sesame seeds grow strong and strong, the crispy leaves are picked and eaten. And it should be noted that when picking sesame leaves, it is also very particular, and it is not advisable to pick too much, otherwise it will affect the yield of sesame.

After all, the leaves are the place where sesame photosynthesis takes place. Picking a large number of sesame leaves will affect the growth of sesame, which will lead to the reduction of sesame production. Therefore, for a sesame plant, it is generally appropriate to pick three or five leaves.

The picked sesame leaves can be used for cooking as long as they are washed with clean water. For example, use it to noodle, make soup, blanch sesame leaves and eat cold, or stir-fry, make dumplings, steamed buns, etc.

In some places, sesame leaves are also used to make tea instead of tea. In addition, it can also be made into a variety of special snacks. In short, there are many ways to eat.

Since sesame leaves are also seasonal, the leaves will grow old over time, which will affect the taste when eaten. Therefore, the sesame leaves are generally dried and stored, so that they will not spoil for a year or two.

As for the drying of sesame leaves, it is not complicated. After picking the fresh and tender sesame leaves, wash them several times, then boil water in a pot. After the water boils, pour in the sesame leaves and scald them for about two minutes, and then put them Take it out and soak it in water, remember to squeeze the water out, so that it is easy to dry and easy to dry, and at the same time, it can also remove the bitterness of the sesame leaves, and then put it in the sun to dry, and it can be sealed saved.

The dried sesame leaves are black, although they look inconspicuous, but as long as you want to eat it, soak it in water first, then you can cool it, stir fry, make soup and noodles, etc., it tastes good. Fresh sesame leaves are no different.

concluding remarks

A few decades ago, sesame leaves were a kind of vegetable that locals often ate to save the famine. Every household would have to dry 10 or 20 catties every year, and keep them for winter and spring. After all, there was a shortage of food in the past. , and there were many farmers who planted sesame at that time. It would be a pity if these leaves were not used as sesame leaves.

And now sesame leaves are not only very popular in rural areas, but many urban people also like to eat them, and many non-local people also like it after eating it, so its market demand has greatly increased. Especially after the development of e-commerce, local sesame leaves are sold all over the country, so in recent years, some local farmers have specialized in planting sesame, just to pick sesame leaves.

However, these are leaf-type sesame seeds, which have more leaves, and taste higher in taste and nutritional value. And don't underestimate the sesame leaves, the dried sesame leaves can be sold for 20 to 30 yuan per catty, and they are still very popular in the market.

In the eyes of many people, sesame leaves are the leaves of sesame seeds, but in the eyes of the majority of Henan people, it is a delicious wild vegetable, and it tastes even more delicious, especially when it is used for noodles, soup and stuffing. Delicious and nutritious, eating more is also good for the body.

Dear friends, now it’s time to pick sesame leaves again, if someone in your hometown also grows sesame seeds, remember to tell the people in your hometown to pick some to taste, and I hope you don’t miss it.