Water spinach??

queerpenix

My partner bought this today at the farmers market. The woman said it's mild like spinach, but isnt spinach. Any ideas what this is? Is this water spinach?

lalepepper

Looks like water spinach to me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipomoea_aquatica

timtam163

I don't know but it looks beautiful...

Riskay123

It looks like an Asian vegetable I used to eat it all the time when I lived in Thailand. Tastes great with Asian flavours.

queerpenix

Riskay123 wrote: »

It looks like an Asian vegetable I used to eat it all the time when I lived in Thailand. Tastes great with Asian flavours.

That's helpful!!

Skipjack66

It is water spinach. I use this recipe, but you may not have access to fermented tofu or shaoxing wine. However just sautéed with a little oil, water, ginger and garlic it would probably be good.

Btw the blog (woks of life) is great for Asian cooking. Recipe:

http://thewoksoflife.com/2013/10/water-spinach-garlic-ginger-fermented-tofu/

queerpenix

Skipjack66 wrote: »

It is water spinach. I use this recipe, but you may not have access to fermented tofu or shaoxing wine. However just sautéed with a little oil, water, ginger and garlic it would probably be good.

Btw the blog (woks of life) is great for Asian cooking. Recipe:

http://thewoksoflife.com/2013/10/water-spinach-garlic-ginger-fermented-tofu/

I'm almost positive I have those available at some of the markets on the other side of town! I'll have to try this. Thank you!

Skipjack66

You can also find them in Asian grocery stores. Neither item is very expensive. Watch out though - the fermented tofu is super salty. I use only one cube (not two). It probably depends on the brand too.

queerpenix

Skipjack66 wrote: »

You can also find them in Asian grocery stores. Neither item is very expensive. Watch out though - the fermented tofu is super salty. I use only one cube (not two). It probably depends on the brand too.

I enjoy salty but thanks for the heads up!