Facai is rich in protein, iron, and phosphorus. It goes well with either meat or other veggies. Moreover, the hardy facai does not wilt when simmered for a long time, and leaves soup with a red tint, just the right festive color for the holiday.
發菜含有豐富的蛋白質、鐵和磷，搭配菜色宜葷宜素，而且好的發菜久煮不爛，湯汁微紅，色相十分討喜。