Praise the old leek, tell me about it.

Just because leeks bloom doesn't mean they can be eaten when they are old. The best time for leeks is in the months after beginning of spring every year, such as March to June, when leeks are the most tender. But after entering July, leeks will slowly start bolting and flowering. It is a normal physiological phenomenon of leek to bolt and blossom, just like our rape blossoms in March every year. However, even after flowering, leeks can still be eaten. However, few people eat it in summer, because summer is the peak period of diseases and insect pests of leeks, and at this time, drugs are also used the most. At the same time, some old leaves of leek will rot at high temperature. There used to be a saying that "leek stinks in summer". In rural areas, if you eat leeks yourself, if you cut them frequently, the taste will not be affected. Even leeks and leeks are special ingredients and taste good. My family eats leeks from spring to autumn, but leeks taste better in spring. But for leek growers, leeks need to complete the process of flowering and fruiting. Because leek will transport a lot of organic matter to underground phosphorus stems after flowering and fruiting, which is beneficial to the growth of underground phosphorus stems.

In the northern food tradition, leek flower is an indispensable and delicious seasoning. Because the northern eating habits prefer to eat meat, when eating large pieces of meat, a dish of leeks will be served, which is boring and delicious. Leek flower and mutton are also a perfect match. Many restaurants of instant-boiled mutton and kebabs in the north will have their own unique secret methods to pickle leek flower sauce.

There are many ways to eat leek flowers. Fresh leek flower can be used to stir-fry meat in addition to making leek flower sauce. At this time, it is best to pick leek flowers with tender stems at the bottom, which tastes like garlic shoots and tastes crisp. Absorb the oil and water in the meat at the same time. Add chives and stir-fry until half-cooked, then add shredded pork and stir-fry together.

The flowering time of leek is relatively short, and basically the fresh and tender state of leek is only about one week after flowering. After this period of time, leek flowers will seed and harden into leek seeds. Leek flower is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and other healthy ingredients, and it is a very delicious food.