White asparagus is as famous as the truffle mushroom, is difficult to grow in Asia but Vietnam also has it

However, it is very difficult to find this vegetable in Vietnam because it is too expensive and not commonly sold. I bet that 99% of people will mistake this special vegetable for a mushroom because it has a similar shape. The long, white stem protrudes from the ground, looking like white lingzhi mushrooms but without the mushroom cap. In fact, this is not a mushroom but white asparagus, originating from Europe. In some places like China, they are also called "dragon beard vegetable" - a name inspired by their special shape. White asparagus is mainly grown on soft sandy soil, is white, sweet, juicy, and has a characteristic crunchy taste. It is also very rich in nutrients, containing a large amount of vitamins, fiber, protein, amino acids, and various trace elements. The overall nutrition in white asparagus is 5 times higher than that of regular vegetables. Therefore, they are also known as the "king of vegetables" in Europe. White asparagus is very popular in Europe and was once ...