Dried Sundries and herbs

Also known as: 金针, Golden Needle Vegetable

Net Weight: 150g
Country of Origin: China

Direction

Golden Needle Vegetable must be rehydrated before using. Follow the steps below to rehydrate and prep.

• Gently rinse Golden Needle Vegetable with tap water to wash off the dirt.

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add Golden Needle Vegetable into a large bowl and pour boiled water over the flowers to cover them (a handful of Golden Needle Vegetable needs 2 to 3 cups water).

• Let sit for 2 hours, until Golden Needle Vegetable turn very soft (otherwise they will taste very chewy in finished dish).

• Drain Golden Needle Vegetable and save the re-hydrating water.

• Use hand to snip the tough end. Cut in half lengthwise.

• Let the re-hydrating water sit for a while so the solids will settle on the bottom. Use the water as a vegetable stock in a stew or soup (do not add the solids).

Health Benefits:

1. Helps regulate the heart rate thereby allowing the heart to function more efficiently and regularly

2. Stimulate the arteries and cause them to dilate

3. Effective laxative or diuretic

4. Treat coughs, fevers, stomach disorders

5. Treat ulcers and inflammations