Have you ever eaten toon?

Speaking of the specialties of Shandong, there are really too many to mention, but one specialty is particularly unique. This is toon, which is called a tree vegetable. It is made from the buds of the toon tree. Even Su Shi once wrote a poem praising this delicacy. Today we will share it with you.

Chinese toon has thick leaves and tender buds, and has a very strong fragrance. It can be used to make dishes such as toon scrambled eggs, toon bamboo shoots, toon salad, etc. Toon is not only rich in nutrients, but also has high medicinal value. Toon has been used as food for a certain period of time, and later it gradually became a dietary habit. It is said that it was spread all over China in the Han Dynasty.

In addition to being delicious, toon is also rich in nutrients, including vitamin E and sex hormones, which have anti-aging effects. Toona and other volatile aromatic organic compounds contained in toona can play a It has the effect of appetizing and increasing appetite, and can often also treat ascariasis.

We all know that toon is a famous seasonal product. Every spring around Grain Rain, that is, mid-April, is the season when toon is on the market. Toon will not taste good after the Qingming Festival, and the leaves will become fibrous and the taste will be greatly reduced. So if you want to eat toon in other seasons, you can only eat toon paste!

Chinese toon sauce is a kind of sauce. The main ingredients are young toon leaves, toon buds, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, peanuts, etc. Toon paste can clear away heat and detoxify, strengthen the stomach and regulate qi, moisturize and improve eyesight. Toon paste is rich in vitamin C, high-quality protein, phosphorus, iron and other minerals, and is rich in nutrients. Compared with other sauces, toon sauce is healthier, greener, more fragrant in taste, low in calories, and is a healthy and green food suitable for urban white-collar workers.

There are many ways to eat it. Common ones include fried rice, mixed noodles, steamed buns, etc. You can eat it with confidence, and you don’t have to worry about getting angry if you eat too much. For Shandong people, it is to roll pancakes directly. Pair the toon sauce with multi-grain pancakes, which can be said to have a unique flavor and experience the feeling of a Shandong man.