West Lake Ulva

Also known as horseshoe grass and water lotus leaves, it is a national first-class protected plant, mainly produced in lakes and wetlands south of the Yangtze River, and is planted in Taihu Lake in Jiangsu, Xiaoshan Lake in Zhejiang and West Lake in Hangzhou. After the liberation, the People's Government of Xihu District of Hangzhou City listed the West Lake Ulva as a local famous product, and vigorously developed the artificial cultivation and processing industry of West Lake Ulva Purse. At present, West Lake Ulva has been included in the list of products protected by geographical indications in China.

The history of eating West Lake Ulva can be traced back to the Western Jin Dynasty. In the Book of Jin, there is a record of the dish of "Ulva soup perch". Ulva itself has no obvious taste, and because it is rich in colloidal protein, it is crisp and tender, and has a unique taste, so it has long been regarded as a high-quality ingredient suitable for banquet guests. In Hangzhou, there are famous Hangzhou dishes with Ulva as the main ingredient, such as West Lake Ulva Soup, Ulva Bass Thoughts, etc., which are delicious and delicious. Although Ulva is a national first-class protected plant, the price of artificially grown Ulva is slightly lower, only about 18 yuan per catty. At present, all major specialty supermarkets provide bagged lettuce for sale, if you want to buy fresh lettuce, it is recommended to buy it in the local market or supermarket.

Purchase address: major markets, supermarkets and specialty dealers