What is leek?

What is leek?

Leek is a plant of the genus Allium belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is also called wild leek, longevity leek, Fengben, flat vegetable, lazy vegetable, grass stalactite, etc. It is generally available on the market all year round. There are many places where leek is produced, the most common ones are Hebei, Shaanxi, Henan, Shandong and other regions.

What does leek look like?

Chives are generally 20 to 45 cm tall. Their stems grow upright and are very slender. The leaves are waxy and dark green in color. The flowers are generally white and have a faint fragrance.

Leek Recipe

1. Roasted leeks

String the leeks together with long sticks, place them on a baking tray brushed with oil, bake them in the microwave for three minutes, then take them out, turn them over and bake for a few more minutes.

2. Stir-fried leeks with dried tofu

Put oil in the pot and add onion and peppercorns to stir-fry, then add dried tofu, add appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce, then add chives and stir-fry.

The efficacy and function of leek

Leek has many functions. Generally, it can nourish the kidney and warm the yang, benefit the liver and strengthen the stomach, promote qi and regulate blood, etc. At the same time, it also has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, and can effectively promote gastrointestinal motility.