Baby mustard greens and baby bok choy

Baby mustard greens and baby bok choy

　　The people of Luoping take pride in their produce being pollution-free and green. Baby mustard greens and baby bok choy are perfect examples of such foods.

Baby mustard greens, also known as “no extra birth greens” by locals, are green in color and resemble the aged roots of bitter herbs. On these seemingly unappetizing roots, there are densely packed clusters of tender green sprouts. These sprouts wrap around the old root, resembling a mother embracing her child — hence the names “baby greens” and “extra birth greens.” These greens are usually lightly boiled and served with a spicy dipping sauce, making them a uniquely local vegetarian dish. Initially, they have a slight bitterness reminiscent of bitter herbs, but as you chew, a burst of sweetness fills your mouth. They are excellent for clearing heat, detoxifying, and nourishing the skin, offering a refreshing taste in the mouth and comfort in the stomach.

Strangely enough, this vegetable is either extremely rare or nonexistent elsewhere, yet in Luoping, it’s available year-round. Many tourists who have tried Luoping’s baby mustard greens claim it to be the finest among all vegetables.

As for baby bok choy, there’s no need for further introduction. It comes straight from Luoping’s vast seas of rapeseed flowers. Its preparation method is similar to that of baby mustard greens, and its health benefits are very much alike. When you visit Luoping, don’t just admire the rapeseed flowers — be sure to try the rape shoots. That’s when you’ll truly enjoy your trip to Luoping.

Additionally, Luoping offers a wide variety of purely natural wild vegetables. Wild herbs such as hemp mugwort, Luogui vegetable, auntie vegetable, and ground pomegranate are rarely found in dictionaries. But one thing is certain: these greens are highly beneficial to your health. They’re not just vegetables — they’re also a kind of medicine, acting as tonics for various organs in the body.

In big cities, various wild greens may appear on the menus of restaurants, often at high prices and with questionable authenticity. Luoping is different. Its unique geographical environment makes it a haven for wild greens. It’s said that nearly a hundred types of edible wild greens grow here, with over ten commonly consumed varieties. When visiting Luoping, not trying these wild greens would be a real pity. The menus of restaurants across Luoping feature an abundance of wild greens — pick any one, and you’re sure to experience its true essence.