What is Qianjincai?

What is Qianjincai?

Qianjincai is a plant of the Asteraceae family, Lactuca genus. It is an annual or biennial plant. Qianjincai is also called lettuce, stone lettuce, green bamboo shoots, and bamboo shoots. It is on the market in autumn. Its general producing areas include Hunan, Shandong, Hebei, Henan and other regions.

What does Qianjincai look like?

The Chinese kale can generally grow to more than 100 centimeters. Its roots are vertical and its stems generally grow upright. It has cone-shaped inflorescence branches that are green in color. The leaves are relatively slender and their shapes are slightly different.

How to cook Qianjincai

1. Cold-mixed radish

First wash the Qianjincai clean and blanch it in hot water for a few minutes, then take it out. You can add salt, vinegar, light soy sauce, etc. as seasonings. Finally, stir the Qianjincai evenly.

2. Stir-fried radish

Wash the Qianjincai and set aside. Then put oil in the pan and add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add chili for seasoning. Finally, add the Qianjincai and add appropriate amount of salt.

The efficacy and function of Qianjincai

Qianjincai has the effects of promoting urination, digestion, and sobering up. In addition, it can also increase appetite, promote the secretion of digestive juices and gastrointestinal motility, so you can eat more of it.