Can succulents be eaten?

Succulent plants are very ornamental. There are many varieties of this type of plants, which according to statistical classification belong to more than 100 families. The reason why succulents show this shape is mainly to guard against the deterioration of soil moisture conditions, which is the result of long-term purification. Succulent plants look fleshy, which makes people want to try them. So, are succulents edible? Let’s take a look below.

Most are poisonous

Some experts say that eating succulents is not encouraged or recommended. There are not many edible parts of succulents, and many of them are poisonous. There is currently no clear investigation into whether succulents are poisonous and the extent of their toxicity. There are many varieties of succulents, most of which have not been researched and tested. If you want to eat them, you must first undergo professional monitoring and nutritional analysis, and cannot jump to conclusions based on subjective judgment alone.

Which succulents are edible?

purslane

Everyone may have eaten this wild vegetable (not Amaranth), but not many people may know that it is also a succulent plant. The main reason may be that it is too common, too easy to reproduce, and its leaf shape and columnar shape do not conform to everyone's aesthetic taste.

Purslane salad

As early as the Ming Dynasty, the "Compendium of Materia Medica for Famine Relief" had already listed it in the "Vegetables·Edible Leaves" section. Because the stems and leaves are rich in water, purslane tastes crispy, tender and juicy. Maybe because it has a slight bit of mucus, some people say it tastes like okra, slippery, which is quite appropriate. It is said that the shiny, fatty but not greasy purslane braised pork is the seasonal dish in the south of the Yangtze River around the Great Heat.

Hazy Moon

You may not be able to react to this name at first glance, but if you say stone lotus, you may slap your head and say: Ah, it is this! (The two are not the same, but Longyue is often called "stone lotus" on the market)

Longyue is mainly consumed as juice

In Taiwan, the most common way to consume Echeveria is to squeeze juice into it. The specific method is to use a juicer to crush the Echeveria and add ice cubes, honey, etc. Secondly, it can be eaten raw. After washing, you can chew it directly. It has a sour and slightly sweet taste. You can also dip it in sour plum powder or honey before eating. In addition, its stems can be used to make chicken soup.

Friends who love to grow succulents say that the taste of Longyue is relatively fragrant and smooth, and can be eaten raw.

Aloe Vera

Specifically refers to aloe of the genus Aloe in the Liliaceae family. Because aloe vera has rich medicinal value, different varieties have been developed around the world. Currently, the most commonly used one is Aloe vera because of its huge size, thick leaves and rich flesh. When you open it, you'll see crystal clear flesh. Just thinking about how delicious it is makes you feel delicious.

But the problem is that aloe vera is best not eaten raw because most people will have an allergic reaction to its juice. Because of the rumor that eating aloe vera can help lose weight, cold aloe vera salad, aloe vera pork ribs soup, and radish mixed with aloe vera were once all the rage.

Sautéed Shrimp with Aloe Vera

But Zhoutaojun prefers fried shrimp with aloe vera. Peel the aloe vera skin and wash it with clean water. After the shrimp is fried, put the aloe vera in. The rich layering of putting shrimp and aloe vera into your mouth together is unforgettable.