Wild leek flowers from Dong Ujimqin
The grasslands are home to an abundance of wild leeks. In autumn, the leek flowers are harvested and ground into a paste to make delicious wild leek flower paste. This paste is an essential condiment for Xilin herdsmen when enjoying grilled lamb, hot pot lamb, and blood sausage. It can also be used as an ingredient to prepare a variety of tasty dishes with eggs and meats.
Wild leek flower has a pungent and sweet taste, and a warm nature. It can warm kidney yang, strengthen the lower back and knees, and offers benefits such as promoting blood circulation to remove stasis, reducing stomach heat, and detoxifying medicine. Additionally, wild leek flower contains a relatively high amount of fiber, which is beneficial for preventing constipation. The allicin in wild leek flower also has certain antibacterial properties.
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