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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Low Sodium Water Chestnut ?

Le/La/L'Low Sodium Water Chestnut a un goût mild, slightly sweet, earthy avec des arômes mild, earthy.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Low Sodium Water Chestnut

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Low Sodium Water Chestnut est Jicama, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Excellent crisp texture and mild flavor, great raw or lightly cooked.

Substituts pour Low Sodium Water Chestnut avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Jicama Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Low Sodium Water Chestnut

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Low Sodium Water Chestnut ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Low Sodium Water Chestnut ?

Mild, Slightly sweet, Earthy Mild, Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Low Sodium Water Chestnut ?

Le meilleur substitut est Jicama (1:1). Excellent crisp texture and mild flavor, great raw or lightly cooked.

Comment choisir et conserver le Low Sodium Water Chestnut ?

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

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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