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Low Sodium Water Chestnut

Eleocharis dulcis Allergen-Free
Low Sodium Water Chestnut

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cyperaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (canned), Summer/Fall (fresh)
  • Source Water chestnut plant

¿Qué es Low Sodium Water Chestnut?

The corm of an aquatic plant, prized for its crisp, crunchy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor, typically used in Asian dishes.

¿A qué sabe Low Sodium Water Chestnut?

Low Sodium Water Chestnut tiene un sabor mild, slightly sweet, earthy con aromas mild, earthy.

Taste
Mild, Slightly sweet, Earthy
Texture
Very crisp, Crunchy, Firm, Succulent
Aroma
Mild, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 140g (1 cup sliced)
Calories45 kcal
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1g
Total Carbohydrate10g
Dietary Fiber3g
Total Sugars3g
Calcium10mg
Iron0.3mg
Potassium200mg

El Secreto del Chef

To maximize crispness in stir-fries, add them towards the very end of cooking.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Low Sodium Water Chestnut

El mejor sustituto para Low Sodium Water Chestnut es Jicama, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Excellent crisp texture and mild flavor, great raw or lightly cooked.

Sustitutos para Low Sodium Water Chestnut con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Jicama Mejor 1:1 Excellent crisp texture and mild flavor, great raw or lightly cooked.
Bamboo Shoots (canned) 1:1 Similar crunch, but a more distinct slightly bitter/woody flavor.
Celery 1:1 Provides crunch, but has a stronger, more herbaceous flavor.
Raw Green Beans 1:1 Offers a snap and fresh flavor, but a different mouthfeel than the solid water chestnut.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Low Sodium Water Chestnut

For canned, look for "low sodium" or "no salt added." Fresh water chestnuts should be firm and unblemished.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Low Sodium Water Chestnut?

  • Stir-fries
  • Asian salads
  • spring rolls
  • dips
  • meat fillings (e.g.
  • dumplings).

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Low Sodium Water Chestnut?

Mild, Slightly sweet, Earthy Mild, Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Low Sodium Water Chestnut?

El mejor sustituto es Jicama (1:1). Excellent crisp texture and mild flavor, great raw or lightly cooked.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Low Sodium Water Chestnut?

For canned, look for "low sodium" or "no salt added." Fresh water chestnuts should be firm and unblemished.

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