Bijie Pickled Vegetables

Bijie Pickled Vegetables

　　　　Pickled vegetables are a specialty of Bijie. The main ingredient is leafy greens, which are washed, boiled in hot water for a minute or so, then drained and squeezed dry before being placed in a jar or crock. Boiling wheat flour soup and a small amount of "pickling base" are added, and the mixture is sealed for seven to eight hours until it’s ready. When served, it’s added to bean soup and seasoned with roasted chili peppers, litsea flower, and young garlic leaves, resulting in a delicious taste that helps quench thirst, aid digestion, and refresh the spirit.