2024-11-14 12:44:00

Politics

When Nepal gifted spinach to China

For lovers of Chinese cuisine, whether it’s the Sichuan hotpot or Lanzhou noodles, spinach is an integral part of most dishes. Yet little did we know that spinach, called Bōcài (菠菜) in Mandarin, was introduced in China from Nepal during the Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD).