Toon, also known as "tree vegetable," is often called "green vegetable on trees." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that toon not only has effects such as a bitter taste, cold nature, clearing heat and detoxifying, strengthening the stomach, and regulating qi, but it is also rich in vitamin C, high-quality protein, and minerals like phosphorus and iron, making it a rare treasure among vegetables.
There are many ways to eat toon, but one point requires special attention: to reduce the nitrite content in toon itself, it must be eaten after being blanched in boiling water.
1. Tofu Salad with Toon Sprouts: Select fresh toon sprouts, wash them, blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, squeeze out the water, and chop finely. Pour boxed tofu onto a plate, add the chopped toon sprouts, fine salt, and sesame oil, and mix well.
2. Toon Sprouts and Goldfish: 100g of toon sprouts, 2 eggs, and an appropriate amount of flour. First, beat the eggs in a bowl and mix well. Then, wash the toon sprouts, remove the hard stems, tear them into small pieces, and place them in the bowl. Add some flour and mix to form an egg-flour batter. Heat oil in a wok, deep-fry the coated toon sprouts until golden brown, then remove and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with salt and Sichuan peppercorn.
3. Scrambled Eggs with Toon: Chop the toon into small pieces. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then add the toon, salt, and MSG, and mix well. Heat oil in a pan until hot, add the seasoned egg mixture, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes before serving.
4. Pickled Toon: Wash the toon sprouts, let them air-dry to remove excess moisture, then rub them with an appropriate amount of fine salt to help it penetrate. Place them in a clean container, seal it, and they will be ready to eat in 3-5 days.
5. Toon Paste: Mash the toon with salt (you can also add some chili), then add a little sesame oil.
6. Toon and Garlic Sauce: Mash toon and garlic together. Add a little sesame oil, salt, soy sauce, and some cold water to make a sauce. Add a little to your noodles for a unique flavor.
7. Toon Pancakes: Remove the stems from the toon and chop finely. Separately, mix an appropriate amount of flour with water to form a batter of moderate consistency (not too thick or thin), then add the chopped toon and mix well. Heat a pan, add oil, and pour in the batter. Cook on both sides until done, then remove and serve.