Yazhou White Cabbage [Hainan Wuzhishan Specialty]

What is Yazhou white cauliflower? Authentic Hainan Wuzhishan specialty: Yazhou white cauliflower

Content summary:Do you want to know what Yazhou white cauliflower is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Wuzhishan, Hainan - Yazhou white cauliflower. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Yazhou white cauliflower. The full text will take about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Yazhou white cauliflower.

Basic introduction of Yazhou white cauliflower

Yazhou white cauliflower is different from the commonly known white cauliflower. The origin of the commonly known white cauliflower is in the Americas, belonging to the white cauliflower family. Yazhou white cauliflower is a wild vegetable that has not yet been officially named. According to the "Gazetteer of Yazhou" by Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, "White cauliflower, with purple stems, grows in a barren garden. Its white flowers have a fragrant taste and are suitable for pickled and sour food. Yang Guifei was praised for her high power and became famous from then on." Although American white cauliflower has the same name as Yazhou white cauliflower, there are many differences in classification. American white cauliflower is an ornamental and medicinal flower; Yazhou white cauliflower is a wild semi wild vegetable. The flowering period and color are different. American white cauliflower blooms in summer, with white or reddish flowers; Yazhou white cauliflower blooms in spring, with pure white flowers. The results are different. American white cauliflower has a cylindrical shape with cute fruits; Yazhou white cauliflower only blooms but does not bear fruit. After maturity, it bears flower seeds to pass on to future generations. The growth period is different. American white cauliflower is an annual plant; Yazhou white cauliflower has seasonality, sprouting in spring and harvesting in summer. Different purposes. American white cauliflower is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes; Yazhou white flowers are suitable for pickled and sour food. Training is different. American white cauliflower has been cultivated for a long time; Yazhou white cauliflower is still wild and self destructive. It is worth mentioning the pickled white cauliflower in Yazhou. The reason why Yazhou white cauliflower is precious is not because its flowers look beautiful, but because after being pickled, its unique taste and mellow aroma make it the crown of all pickled vegetables. In ancient times, it was a tribute presented to the court to gain the appreciation of Yang Guifei. The method for collecting and pickling white cauliflower in Yazhou is as follows: within one or two months after the first rainfall in summer, fresh and tender white cauliflower will grow on slopes and barren gardens. Generally, plants about 30 centimeters tall are tender and can be collected. The collected plants can be air dried for one or two days or sun dried for half a day before being chopped into about 1 centimeter pieces and marinated with raw salt; After pickling, put it in a sealed pottery jar and ferment for one or two days; Then remove the lid and pour in an appropriate amount of rice soup (preferably covering the top of the dish), and then seal it; It will be edible in about a week. Pickled white cauliflower has a rich and fragrant aroma, with a moderate sweetness and sourness, leaving a lingering fragrance in the mouth. It is often used as a seasoning for sourdough in folk culture, and in wealthy households, it is used to cook fresh fish, which has a delicious taste.