Can radish leaves be eaten?

The leaves of small water radish are edible. They can be used for stir-frying or making cold dishes. The preparation of these two foods is relatively simple. After we wash the radish leaves, we remove the radish roots, blanch the radish leaves, squeeze the radish leaves dry and chop them, and finally put them into the pot and stir-fry. Friends who have not eaten radish leaves can try it.

Stir-fried radish leaves

Ingredients: radish leaves, garlic, chili powder, salt, oil

Steps: 1. When choosing radish leaves, be careful that yellow or rotten leaves cannot be eaten. Choose radish leaves that are full of color and fresh. Soak for half an hour.

2. Pinch off the radish roots below, remove yellow leaves and other debris, and rinse again.

3. Wash the pot and boil some water. Don't use too much water, the water must be boiled.

4. After the water boils, add the washed and picked radish leaves, blanch them in water, then remove them and drain them.

5. Squeeze out the water. This is very important. Then chop it and prepare the garlic for later use. If you like spicy food, you can add a small amount of chili powder to make it taste better.

6. Bring the pan to a boil, add oil, put in the garlic and oil first, add salt and stir-fry.

7. Add the chopped and dried radish leaves and stir-fry for about three minutes. Taste the saltiness. If you like a stronger taste, add some MSG or other seasoning.

8. Serve on a plate and eat it with a meal, noodles, or steamed buns for breakfast. It tastes good and goes well with rice and is very appetizing. However, radish leaves are a cold vegetable and should not be eaten too much.

Saladed radish leaves

Main ingredients: radish leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sesame oil, chili, MSG, sesame paste

Method: 1. Wash the small radish leaves and blanch them in boiling water;

2. Marinate with salt for another hour, drain, cut into thin strips and serve;

3. Pour the juice made of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, MSG and sesame paste on the radish leaves, mix well, and then drizzle some chili oil.

Fried dried radish leaves

1. Wash and pick fresh radish leaves, drain and set aside.

2. Boil a large pot of water and add the radish leaves.

3. The water should cover the radish leaves. Boil for a while and then remove from the water.

4. Put it in a vegetable basket to drain the water.

5. Then spread it flat into this hanging drying net bag.

6. Expose it outdoors in the sun. After one day, it had changed color due to sun exposure. Turn them over when you take them out to dry the next day. It was completely dried by the evening of the next day.

7. Chop the dried radish leaves. Put it into jars and marinate. Eat it anytime and take it out anytime.

The efficacy and function of radish leaves

Radish leaves are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and other vitamins. In particular, the vitamin C content is more than 4 times that of the rhizomes. Vitamin C can prevent skin aging, prevent the formation of dark spots, and keep the skin white and tender. In addition, vitamin A and vitamin C have antioxidant effects, which can effectively inhibit cancer, prevent aging and arteriosclerosis, etc. In addition to vitamins, the dietary fiber content in white radish is very considerable, especially the plant fiber contained in the leaves is rich. These plant fibers can promote gastrointestinal motility, eliminate constipation, and play a role in detoxification, thereby improving rough skin, acne and other conditions.

Not only do radish roots have endless benefits, its leaves are even more nutritious. Also known as beautiful vegetables in Taiwan, radish leaves contain a lot of beta-carotene. The vitamin A content in every 100 grams of radish leaves is 1400 IU, which is more than three times the 400 IU of the same amount of cauliflower. The calcium content is 210 mg per 300 grams, which is four times the 55 mg of the same amount of spinach. The vitamin C content is more than 10 times that of the same amount of lemon. Vitamin B1 is 60% more than the same amount of fermented black beans; and vitamin B2 is twice that of the same amount of beef. From the above data, we can see that the nutritional value of radish leaves is amazing. Unfortunately, they are rarely used by people and are treated as garbage for the earth to recycle, which fails the good intentions of the Creator.

Through the editor’s sharing, everyone now knows that water radish is not only delicious, but even the water radish leaves are such a delicious delicacy. Next time you eat water radish, don’t throw away the leaves. You can try to make it according to the editor’s method. It is also a delicious dish.