Fresh Water Chestnuts 500g - Imported Weekly from Thailand

Fresh Water Chestnuts 500g - Imported Weekly from Thailand 

An ingredient with a very unusual, utterly reliable crunch and light sweetness. They are not chestnuts or nuts but the corms of an aquatic vegetable that is native throughout Asia, Africa, Australia and Pacific Islands. The texture and flavour is closely related to that of lotus root.

Cook it

The great appeal of the water chestnut is its magical ability to stay crisp no matter how long it is cooked. So, sliced, grated, or cubed, it is a totally reliable addition for texture to almost anything, ideally of an Asian bent. You might add tiny cubes to mashed garlic and parsley potatoes, to the stuffing of roast chicken or duck; thin slices make welcome additions in dishes like green beans with a touch of sweet chilli sauce.

Store it

Once opened, treat like other cooked vegetables, keeping them chilled and covered, for up to a week.

Wash before use