What is a water chestnut?

Question

I know they are an Asian veggie...but are they a dried anything? Or are they just simply water chestnuts, no other explination?

Answer 1

they come in like a can and they don't really taste like anything but they're crunchy. idk they r ok they r in curry and rice a lot

Answer 2

They have small, rounded corms have a crispy white flesh and can be eaten raw, slightly boiled, grilled, pickled, or tinned. They are a popular ingredient in Chinese dishes. In China, they are most often eaten raw, sometimes sweetened. They can also be ground into a flour form used for making water chestnut cake, which is common as part of dim sum cuisine. They are unusual among vegetables for remaining crisp even after being cooked or canned.

Answer 3

The water chestnut is actually not a nut at all, but an aquatic vegetable that grows in marshes. (This is why the ones that you purchase in the store may have a muddy coating.) The name "water chestnut" comes from the fact that it resembles a chestnut in shape and coloring. Indigenous to Southeast Asia, it has been cultivated in China since ancient times. Fresh water chestnuts need to be peeled and the top cut off before using. Before using canned water chestnuts, rinse them under warm running water to remove any "tinny" taste.

Water chestnuts are frequently added to stir-fries, stuffings, and dumpling fillings for extra texture and a sweet flavor.



Fresh water chestnuts are worth hunting for, as they have a sweeter flavor and are quite crisp. However, canned water chestnuts can be used as a substitute, particularly if they are being added mainly for texture. Definitely try to use fresh water chestnuts in appetizers such as Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, or any other dish where the water chestnut is the main ingredient.