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Spoiled by technology and the marvels of modern agriculture, nowadays we can find almost every type of produce all year round in the supermarket, be it seasonal or not. However, food that is in season is fresher, tastier, and healthier than at other times of the year because there's less chance of it having been subjected to long-distance delivery or harmful preservation techniques.
Because the cycles of nature contribute to a balance between natural diversities, eating according to them is important, not only to our health but also to the health of the entire planet. Additionally, buying food in-season is also much more affordable than when it's not. So remind me, why exactly are you eyeing up that pumpkin right now?
Dishes available now: Toona egg pancake (香椿鸡蛋饼 xiāngchūn jīdàn bǐng) and toona with tofu salad (香椿拌豆腐 xiāng chūn bàn dòufu).
Spring also means freshly-erupted culms of the bamboo plant. They’re tender, crisp, and chewy, and go great in various dishes, be it in soups, braising with pork, or simple stir-fries. Bamboo is also an excellent source of fiber – win-win!
Asparagus is low in calories yet packed with nutrition such as potassium and vitamin A and C. Though not universally enjoyed (especially among kids) due to its somewhat bitter flavor, the stalks are crunchy, buttery, and go great with other strong-flavored ingredients.
Dishes available now: fried sugar snap peas (清炒豌豆荚 qīng chǎo wān dòu jiá) and sugar snap peas salad (豌豆荚沙拉 wān dòu jiá shā lā).
Similar sounding to 聚财 jù cái "gather the fortune," jì cài AKA shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is extremely popular in China given that it lies at the crossroads of auspiciousness and high edibility. With its herb-like fragrance and sweet aftertaste, jì cài works especially well alongside pork as a dumpling filling. Great, now I want dumplings...
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