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Similar Jidou liangfen, Rubing, Rushan cheese, Erkuai, Boluo fan |
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:
The leaves are also a little peppery and are frequently consumed in the region.
References
Zhe'ergen Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA