The steamed bun that grows on cow dung was once thought to be poisonous and too scary to eat, but now it sells for 70 yuan per jin.

Time flies, and it is mid-July again. After mid-July, it is always the hottest season of the year, such as the dog days of summer. At this time, most farmer friends will also put down their farm work and take a rest. For many farmer friends, July and August are both a good season and a bad season. The reason for saying this is that these 2 months are indeed too hot, and it is unbearable to work in the fields, and there is also the fear that crops will die from drought. But on the other hand, these 2 seasons are also very good, because in summer there are many wild foods in the mountains, such as wild mushrooms and wild fruits. Not only can they be dug up to eat, but they can also be taken to sell for money, earning some pocket money to supplement household expenses.

In the afternoon, the author followed several farmer friends from the village to the mountains to dig wild mushrooms. On the mountain, many kinds of wild mushrooms were also seen. Among them, one is quite interesting. It looks like a big white steamed bun. This wild mushroom is called "Mabo", but in the author's hometown, people prefer to call it "cow dung mushroom" or "cow manure mushroom", because in the past this wild mushroom liked to grow on cow dung.

In fact, 20 or 30 years ago, in the author's hometown, many farmer friends did not dare to eat this wild mushroom called Mabo, mainly because it grew on cow dung and looked very strange. Friends who have seen it should all know that this Mabo can grow very large, at least as large as an adult's palm. Therefore, at that time, many farmer friends thought this wild mushroom was poisonous, so they did not dare to eat it. But now this Mabo has become an absolutely delicious wild mushroom. Not only do many farmer friends like to dig it in the mountains to eat, but some also take it to the market to sell. In the author's hometown, one jin of Mabo can sell for about 70 yuan.

Mabo also tastes very good when eaten, fresh, delicious and smooth, like tofu. Cut the Mabo directly, and whether stir-fried with meat or used in soup, it is fine.

In fact, Mabo is not only edible, but also has good medicinal value. According to records in "Chinese Materia Medica", when used as medicine, Mabo is pungent in taste, neutral in nature and non-toxic, and has the effects of clearing the lungs and soothing the throat, detoxifying and stopping bleeding. It can be used to treat symptoms such as sore and swollen throat, cough with loss of voice, vomiting blood and nosebleeds, and various sores that do not heal.

It is precisely because Mabo has both medicinal and edible value that it is so popular today.

When going to the mountains in the afternoon, the author also dug back several Mabo to stir-fry with meat. It was indeed very delicious, so when everyone goes to the mountains and sees this wild mushroom, do not miss it. Of course, you must identify it carefully, after all, many wild mushrooms look very similar.

Dear friends, have you ever eaten "Mabo"? What do you call Mabo in your area? You are welcome to leave a message and share!