Food Trivia Question from the Oriental Oasis Newsletter
TRIVIA QUESTION: I'm thought to have originated in northern Asia, and both the Egyptians and the Romans used me in garlands. While North Americans enjoy eating me raw and think I make a delightful addition to salads, my smaller, more strongly flavored Asian cousin is seldom eaten uncooked. What am I?
TRIVIA ANSWER: Celery. In China, Chinese celery - kan-tsai or kun choy - is a popular flavoring in soups. It has been used as a digestive aid since ancient times.
