What is water spinach?

What is water spinach?

Water spinach belongs to the family Convolvulaceae of Solanales. It is also called Tongcai, Yicai, Tengtengcai, etc. Generally, water spinach is available from April to October every year. The common production area is in the Yangtze River Basin. Generally, it has many effects and many people like to eat water spinach.

What does water spinach look like?

The stem of water spinach is cylindrical with many nodes. The roots grow on the nodes. The leaves come in many shapes and sizes, generally oval, oblong or lanceolate, and are emerald green in color.

How to cook water spinach

1. Stir-fry

Generally, wash the water spinach and garlic separately and set aside. Then add oil and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the water spinach. Finally, add a little water and simmer with the lid on the pot for a while.

2. Cold salad

Cut the water spinach and set aside, then put oil and water spinach soup in the pot, then take it out and drain the water, add some minced garlic, salt, MSG, aged vinegar and other seasonings, then mix the water spinach in and soak it for a while before eating.

The efficacy and function of water spinach

The crude fiber content of water spinach is very high. Regular consumption of water spinach can promote intestinal peristalsis and effectively relieve constipation and detoxification. It can also be used as medicine to treat skin itching, etc.