Chinese toon is also known as toon bud, toon head, toon tip, toon leaf and spring tip.
Chinese toon is called a "tree vegetable" and is the bud of the toon tree. Every spring before and after Grain Rain, the young buds of Chinese toon can be made into various dishes. It is not only rich in nutrients, but also has high medicinal value. Toon has thick leaves and tender buds, green leaves with red edges, like agate or emerald. It has a rich fragrance and is much more nutritious than other vegetables. It is a precious delicacy for banquet guests.
Food value
Chinese toon heads are extremely rich in nutrients. According to analysis, every 100 grams of toon head contains 9.8 grams of protein, 143 mg of calcium, and 115 mg of vitamin C, which are among the best among vegetables. In addition, it also contains 135 mg of phosphorus, 1.36 mg of carotene, as well as nutrients such as iron and B vitamins.
Can be used to make toon scrambled eggs, toon bamboo shoots, toon mixed with tofu, fried toon, fried toon cake, toon sprouts mixed with three shreds, salt and pepper toon fish, toon chicken breast, toon tofu meat cakes, toon preserved egg tofu , Chinese toon mixed with peanuts, cold Chinese toon, pickled Chinese toon, cold Chinese toon head.