中国网浪潮新闻 莼菜是一种小的水生植物，生长在中国的三大湖中，最好的莼菜产自三大湖中的西湖。因为它的形状，西湖莼菜在中国被称为马蹄草（一种形状像马蹄的草）和水莲叶（莲花的叶子）。它一直是中国珍贵的水产食品。它不仅味道清新，还十分地有营养。它的茎、芽和叶周围有一种富含胶体的白色透明物质，据估计，每100克莼菜含有约900毫克蛋白质，230毫克糖，大量维生素和微量的铁元素。

Water shield is a tiny aquatic plant cultivated in China’s three lakes. However, water shield from West Lake is the best of the three. Because of its shape, West Lake water shield is called Maticao (grass like horse’s hooves), Shuilianye (leaves of lotus) in Chinese. It has always been one of China’s precious aquatic foods. Besides its refreshing taste, it’s really nutritious. Around its stems, sprouts and leaves, there is a white transparent substance which is abundant in colloid. It’s estimated that every 100 grams fresh water-shield contains about 900 milligrams protein, 230 milligram sugar, a lot of Vitamin C and a trace of iron.

　　西湖莼菜汤是另一道杭州传统菜。因为汤中的莼菜、鸡肉、火腿等食材，它也被称为鸡火莼菜汤。这些配料使这道菜更吸引人眼球。西湖莼菜汤色彩鲜艳，滑嫩清香，更重要的是它有很高的营养价值。

West Lake Water Shield Soup is another of Hangzhou traditional food. It’s also called Chicken, Ham and Water Shield Soup because of the other ingredients – green water shield, red ham and white chicken. These ingredients together make this dish appealing to the eye. Glowing with colors West Lake Water Shield Soup tastes creamy and appetizing, more importantly it’s highly nutritious.

　　可以吃到的地方：楼外楼，知味观，奎园馆

Where to eat: Lou Wai Lou, Zhi Wei Guan, Kui Yuan Guan

　　（中国网浪潮新闻 综合报道 英译中 杜依依）

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