Fake Ginseng, also known as Ture Ginseng or Ture Yangshen, is found in various regions south of the Yangtze River. It is mostly cultivated for ornamental purposes, as well as for its value in both food and medicine. The root of fake ginseng has the function of nourishing and strengthening the body. The root and stem can be consumed and cooked in stir-fries or soups.
The nutritional value of fake ginseng
Fake ginseng (ture ginseng) contains abundant nutrients such as protein, fat, calcium, and vitamins;
For every 100 grams of edible portion, it contains 1.56 grams of protein, 0.18 grams of fat, 0.06 grams of total acid, 0.66 grams of crude fiber, 6.2 grams of dry matter, 0.44 grams of reducing sugar, 11.6 grams of vitamin C, 1.33 grams of total amino acids, 28.4 milligrams of iron, 57.17 milligrams of calcium, and 3.19 milligrams of zinc.
The tender stems and leaves of fake ginseng (ture ginseng) are crisp, tender, and delicious, and can be stir-fried or used in soups.
The fleshy roots can be cold-dressed and are suitable for stewing with meat, serving dual purposes as both food and medicine.
Health benefits: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, and has certain therapeutic effects on qi deficiency and fatigue, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, lung dryness and cough, and neurasthenia.
Processed fake ginseng (ture ginseng), when sliced and used for making tea, can enhance health and prevent cough and diseases.
Fake ginseng recipes
The tender stems and leaves that continuously grow are used as vegetables in hotels.
【Oyster Sauce and Shredded Ginger Fake Ginseng (Ginseng Vegetable)】
Cook the fake ginseng (ginseng vegetable) in boiling water for 3 minutes, then cool it with cold water. Heat the oil in a pan, add shredded ginger and fake ginseng (ginseng vegetable), stir-fry for half a minute, then add oyster sauce and season to taste.
【Shredded Ginger and Garlic Fake Ginseng (Ginseng Vegetable)】
Blanch the tender stems and leaves of the fake ginseng (ginseng vegetable) in boiling water for a moment, then cool it with cold water. Heat the oil in a pan, add minced garlic and shredded ginger, then add the fake ginseng (ginseng vegetable) and stir-fry. Season to taste.
【Ginseng Vegetable (Fake Ginseng) Pork Rib Soup】
Cook the pork ribs, then add the ginseng vegetable (fake ginseng) and season to taste.
【Cold-dressed Fake Ginseng (Ginseng Vegetable) Root】
Remove the outer layer of the fleshy root, tear it into shreds, and mix it with a little vinegar, white sugar, sesame, salt, and chili shreds according to personal taste. Season to taste.
【Ginseng Vegetable (Fake Ginseng) Root Stewed Pork Ribs】
Cook the fleshy root and pork ribs with an appropriate amount of Chinese wolfberry, then stew with water, and season to taste.
