Water spinach??

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queerpenix
queerpenix Posts: 47 Member
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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?

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  • lalepepper
    lalepepper Posts: 447 Member
    edited August 2017
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    Looks like water spinach to me.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipomoea_aquatica
  • timtam163
    timtam163 Posts: 500 Member
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    I don't know but it looks beautiful...
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
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    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
    queerpenix Posts: 47 Member
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    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
    Skipjack66 Posts: 102 Member
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    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
    queerpenix Posts: 47 Member
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    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
    Skipjack66 Posts: 102 Member
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    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
    queerpenix Posts: 47 Member
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    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!

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