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Zhé'ěrgēn (Chinese: 折耳根) is the edible rhizome of Houttuynia cordata (Yuxingcao, 鱼腥草) with a fresh, spicy, peppery flavour that is used in southwestern Chinese cuisine, i.e. that of Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan and western Guangxi.

Culinary use

Notable uses include:

  • part of the extensive fried rice cuisine of Guizhou
  • a condiment to migan and mixian noodles when served in broth
  • as a component of dipping sauces used with the Shiping and Jianshui tradition of barbecued tofu
  • raw consumption as part of cold-tossed salads, when it is most frequently combined with coriander, vinegar, fresh chilli, and soy sauce.

    • The leaves are also a little peppery and are frequently consumed in the region.

    References

    Zhe'ergen Wikipedia
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