Benxi Wild Mountain Vegetables

Benxi Wild Mountain Vegetables

　　Wild Mountain Vegetables

　　Benxi County, with its high mountains and dense forests, is abundant in wild mountain vegetables. There are nearly 80 varieties, including bracken fern, cat’s paw, monkey leg fern, thistle shoot, and large leaf parsley. The wild vegetables from Benxi County grow entirely in the deep mountains, making them green, healthy, and full of authentic flavor. They are also rich in a large amount of the fats, proteins, and various minerals and trace elements. Eating wild mountain vegetables in spring has become a local custom, which is why they are prepared with distinctive culinary techniques.