Lang Ging Ern (Red Vegetables or Gynura bi0colour)

This is a perennial from chrysanthemum family and has dual coloured leaves. dark green on one side and purple underneath.

Because it is rich with iron and can improve blood circulation many of our Foochow elders recommend it to be eaten very often, especially for girls who have just started their menstruation cycle. This was the age old villagers' barefoot doctors' medical advice.

That was the reason why of all the vegetables, the lang ging ern must be planted in every home garden in the villages along the Rajang River.

Besides, this Okinawa spniach (another name) is high in vit A. The westerners also find that its tender leaves and shoots  are good for salads.

A famous Foochow dish is made from this vegetable  - a special hoong ngang dish which turns pink in colour. 

The Malays and other non Chinese groups cook the vegetables with sambal belacan.