At the knowledge that Peng Mingzhu exposed to them, they could only sigh in appreciation. Even Han Shuchun, who hated her just because she attracted the attention of the man she crushed on, could only continue to listen as she introduced to them how a plant could be cooked or how helpful they are to the human body.
"You can eat the nettle leaves fresh in salads if you pick them young, as they will not have the same stinging ability as mature plants," Peng Mingzhu told the two as she harvested some nettle with her bare hands, shocking both people. "Otherwise, you can neutralize the stinging sensation and mildly bitter flavor by steaming, sauteing, or boiling the leaves to use in pies, casseroles, stir-fries, and pasta. You can also dry the leaves and store them for winter medicinal use as a tea."
