How to eat broom

Many people are not particularly familiar with broomrape. Another name for it is Kochia scoparia. It is a kind of wild vegetable with good therapeutic effects. It has certain diuretic and diuretic effects, and it also has anti-fungal effects. There are many ways to cook it. Pick or buy fresh vegetables, soak them, and then wash them clean. You can mix them with cold dishes. They have a very refreshing effect and have certain health benefits for the body.

How to eat broom

Broomrape may not be a precious vegetable, but just a wild vegetable that can be found everywhere, but as long as it is cooked well, it can also become a delicacy. Here I will introduce a method for you.

How to make steamed broomcorn millet:

1. Pick fresh broomrape, soak and wash it clean. (I soaked it overnight because I was afraid of pesticides being sprayed on the green belt)

2. Wash and dry (not very dry, there are water droplets on the leaves, but it is best if there is no water in the pot).

3. Sprinkle cornmeal on top (you can use flour directly), mix it with your hands and make sure each leaf is evenly coated with flour.

4. Put water in the steamer, soak the cage cloth in water, spread it on the steamer, and put in the broomrape wrapped in flour.

5. Turn on the fire and steam for 5 minutes after the steam comes out.

6. Mash the garlic, add vinegar to season, and eat with the sauce.

Can pregnant women eat broomrape?

The plants of broomrape are densely clustered, with an oval to spherical, obovate or elliptical shape, many thin branches, covered with short soft hairs, and a semi-lignified stem base. The stem has many branches, the leaves are linear-lanceolate, simple leaves are alternate, and the leaves are linear, linear or strip-shaped. The inflorescence is spike-shaped, with small reddish-brown flowers. The flowers are extremely small and have no ornamental value. The fruit is oblate. The plant is light green, and the leaves turn red in autumn. The fruit is oblate and can be used as medicine, called Kochia scoparia. The young stems and leaves can be eaten, and the old plants can be used as brooms.

A netizen asked, "Can I eat broomrape when I'm pregnant?" Experts said that pregnant women can eat broomrape, but everything has its own limits. Pregnant women should eat broomrape in moderation and not eat too much at one time.

It is worth noting that broomrape is relatively easy to survive and often appears on the edge of fields, orchards, courtyards, etc. It is also treated as a weed and sprayed with pesticides, so be sure to wash it before eating it. It is best to blanch it in boiling water before eating to avoid accidentally ingesting pesticides.