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In spring, there are many vegetables that smell good. Dalrae, naengi, and mugwort are representative examples. You can’t leave the ribs out here either. The days are already starting to heat up, so why not meet Dureub before the end of spring? Let’s find out the benefits of sprouts and how to eat them properly.
Tree shoots are taken from shoots from the branches of an elder tree | Source: Clip Art Korea
It is a herb with a distinctive smell, and grows between mid-April and early May. When looking at the appearance of the shoots, the appearance is strange enough to confuse whether it is a branch, grass or a leaf. There are tree shoots and ground shoots. Young shoots from shoots are called tree shoots, and shoots taken from the ground are called ground shoots. Like a similar thing, it is the new shoot of an oak tree. It is a medicinal plant that is harvested, dried, and eaten, and its stems, roots, and bark have all been used as medicines.
Saponin, quercetin, etc. which are rich in various physiologically active substances
What is the reason that buds could be used for medicinal purposes? There can be various reasons, but an important ingredient is saponin. Saponins are mainly contained in plants, and they play a role in protecting themselves against fungi and micro-organisms. Saponin is known to be abundant in ginseng. However, such as cabbage, cabbage, carrots, celery, ginger, garlic, beans, and red beans, which are easy to get, also contain saponins.
Saponin refers to a molecule where sapogenin and sugar form a glycosidic bond, and is a type of plant glycoside. Glycosides are active through hydrolysis, and saponin, a glycoside from coriander, interacts with components of cell membranes such as cholesterol and phospholipids. Therefore, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol in the body and helps in excretion. In addition, it helps blood circulation and is good for relieving fatigue, prevents sugar absorption, helps lower blood sugar levels, and contributes to improving immunity.
Wild shoots are rich in flavonoids such as saponin, quercetin, kaempferol, and hyperoside. These ingredients are also effective in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities. Quercetin is a very strong ingredient with antioxidant and anticancer effects that removes active oxygen in the body. Kaempferol was found to have anti-inflammatory effects that can control dermal damage caused by skin inflammation by a domestic research team, which was also published in Nutrients, an international journal in the field of food science in 2021. In addition, it is known that hyperoside, which is known to being abundant in rose, is deeply linked to joint health, and is also an ingredient recognized for its health functionality.
It is rich in protein and fiber and helps in weight loss
It is also recommended for those on a weight loss diet. For those who have many restrictions on what they can eat, the fragrant and bitter taste of arrowroot is good for giving pleasure to eat.
The reason why it is recommended for dieters is not only because of its smell and taste. It is a food that is very rich in nutrients that are necessary for a diet. Dieters want to selectively eat protein-rich foods. Compared to other vegetables, sprouts are rich in protein and amino acids. 100g of raw sprouts contain more than 4g of protein, which is equivalent to more than 50% of soybean (kidney bean, raw), the representative protein food among plant foods. It is rich in B vitamins, which are essential for relieving fatigue and generating energy, and B vitamins can help you not get tired on a long-term diet. Here, vitamin A and vitamin C are contained equally, and the content of calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium is also very rich.
Cut the root shoots, remove the bark, and boil to eat | Source: Clip Art Korea
How to choose and eat tuna properly?
The most common way to eat sprouts is by blanching them and dipping them in vinegar red pepper paste. Seasoned with seasoning and eaten as vegetables, or skewered beef and sprouts and eaten as sprouts. In addition, it can be used as a snack or side dish by making pickled vegetables, pancakes, or fried foods.
When choosing shoots, choose ones that are about 12 to 15 cm in size, have a strong smell and few twigs, and have fresh skins. In addition, those with thick trunks, tender shoots, and unbloomed leaves are good to eat, and the shipping grade varies depending on the weight. Those over 50g are special products, 30-49g are good products, 20-29g are average products, and those less than 20g are the most yawning about.
When pruning, cut off the tip of the trunk, remove all bark if it is attached, and wash it in water. Blanch them briefly in boiling water before eating, then rinse in cold water. At this stage, if you soak it in water for a longer time when blanching, you can get rid of more of the bitter and pungent taste.
